Easy Aztec Soup

Name: Easy Aztec Soup
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1/2 cups onion, in large pieces, for the broth; 1 clove garlic, whole, for the broth; 1 1/2 cups tomato, in quarters, for the broth; 2 pasilla chiles, without veins or seeds, for the broth; 2 guajillo chiles, without veins or seeds, for the broth; 2 tortillas; 4 cups chicken consommé, for the broth; 1 sprig epazote, for the broth; salt; pepper; 2 cups tortillas, in strips, for decoration; vegetable oil; Oaxaca cheese, shredded, for decoration; sour cream, for decoration; avocado, in cubes, for decoration; pasilla chile, in slices and fried, for decoration; pork rinds, in small pieces, for decoration

Mayte Rueda

You can't miss this easy Aztec soup recipe! Surprise your family with a rich and traditional Mexican soup that you can pair with your favorite dish. This delicious Aztec soup is decorated with pieces of crispy chicharrón; you will love it.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 04-01-2021

Preparation

30 mins

20 mins

Low

In a pot, place a tablespoon of oil, the onion, the garlic, and the tomato, cook for 5 minutes and add the chiles, the tortilla, the broth, and blend. Return to the heat, add the epazote, salt, pepper, and cook for 15 minutes. In a pot with hot oil, fry the tortillas for 5 minutes or until golden brown over medium heat. Reserve on a plate with absorbent paper. Serve the broth in a soup plate and decorate with fried tortillas, a tablespoon of sour cream, Oaxaca cheese, avocado cubes, chicharrón, and sliced fried chili. Enjoy with a delicious orangeade.