Real Mexican Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chiles, diced
• 2 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup diced avocado
• 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the vegetable broth, water, tomatoes, and chiles and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add the tortilla strips and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the corn and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cilantro and adjust seasonings to taste.
6. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with avocado, Cotija cheese, and additional cilantro.

Interesting Facts

• Tortilla Soup is a traditional Mexican dish usually made with either chicken or beef broth.
• The soup is typically served with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, and crumbled cheese.
• It is sometimes referred to as Sopa de Tortilla, which translates to Tortilla Soup.