Chile-Lime Tortilla Soup Recipe

Chile-Lime Tortilla Soup Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 serrano chiles, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 6 cups vegetable broth or water
• 8 ounces seitan cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (4-ounce) can mild chopped green chiles, drained
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 to 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
• 1 ripe Hass avocado

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
2. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat
3. Add the onion, cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
4. Add the garlic and serrano chiles, then stir in the broth, seitan, tomatoes, canned chiles and salt and pepper to taste
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes
6. Stir in the cilantro and lime juice and taste, adjusting seasonings if necessary
7. While the soup simmers, spread the tortilla strips on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 8minutes
8. Pit, peel and dice the avocado
9. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the tortilla strips and diced avocado and serve

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