Living in California we are exposed to variety of Mexican foods. The Mexican food has similar spices to Indian spices. Probably that is one of the reasons people from India love the Mexican food.

Mexican food has become popular in California  within last 25 years. More awareness of Mexican food here may be because of Geographic connection.

when ever I have gone to a Mexican restaurant and wanted a Tortilla Soup, I had to check to see if they use any Chicken Broth -most restaurants use it and I end up not having it. So I decided to create my own with Vegetable Broth. Of course you can buy the Vegetable broth in many stores now. In this recipe, I am using Store bought Vegetable Broth as it saves time. Just remember- the Broth has more Sodium and so do Tomato Paste.  It is a Great  meal – or a Starter in Winter. This dish can be made, without  Cheese  for Vegan.

I use tortilla strips and put them in the toaster oven for a few minutes to make them crisp  instead of Store bought- it is matter of your time and taste.  I have used Corn in this recipe to give that special taste. Baby corn kernel in can or frozen will do.

I use  Chipotle Chilies from a Can. Which comes with spices and in oil. I use about two pieces and chop them fine Freeze the rest for later use. Or Mexican Hot Sauce is easy to use-  your favorite one.

Before I make any Mexican  dish,  most of the time I check my pantry and then take a trip to a local Mexican market and see what I need. I enjoy going to the market and browse to see  what is available.

Add the Chipotle paste-may be a few drops to start with and add more if needed-directly in to the bowl before serving. This dish is  very special. Let your Guests see how you add the garnish. Let them  garnish it themselves and Enjoy. This recipe makes four servings.

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Spicy Tortilla Soup

Author: TWD_CodingPro

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 cup Pkt ( 4 Cups) Pkt. available 32 OZ of Vegetable Broth about 4 cups
• 1 can Tomato paste- thick paste
• 1 cup cooked of Corn kernel- frozen or Can-drained
• 1 Medium of Onion Chopped fine
• 1 tbsp Garlic- chopped
• 2 tbsp or less of Mexican Hot sauce
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 0.5 cup Tortilla Strips Toasted- One large plain Tortilla makes about that much (Buy whole tortilla and cut in to 1/2 inch strips)
• 2 firm but ripe of Avocados- cut in cubes before serving (Cut just before serving)
• 4 tbsp Shredded cheddar Cheese for Garnish (Do not use cheese if you want to make it Vegan)
• 0.25 cup Chopped Cilantro for Garnish (for Garnish)
• 5 drop chipotle paste (May be available in Cans, if you want spicy)

Instructions

1. Easy to make. Tortilla Soup-can be Vegan

Keywords: soup, spicy, Mexican