Ingredients

Tortilla Soup
6 corn tortillas , halved
Canola oil , for frying
4 cloves garlic , peeled and left whole
1 small white onion , sliced
2 pasilla chiles or 1 ancho chile , stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1 can (15 ounces) whole tomatoes in juice, drained or 3/4 pound fresh tomatoes , cored and coarsely chopped
6 cups unsalted chicken stock , preferably homemade
1 large sprig epazote (a Mexican herb) or cilantro (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt , or to taste
6 ounces queso fresco (a Mexican white cheese) or farmer cheese or Monterey Jack or mild cheddar , crumbled or shredded
1 large avocado , peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 large lime , cut into wedges

Description

Spicy Mexican Soup, Seen In O, The Oprah Magazine In October 2002

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