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Tortilla Soup

ckiefer - 11-16-2010 at 08:09 PM

Thought while we're waiting on some news of Itzel, we could see who has the best Tortilla Soup..... Recipe or Restaurant....

The best we've had was in TJ at the Camino Real. Wish I could remember the name of that restaurant as everything we ordered was excellent! There were a lot of stairs leading up to that restaurant. Anyone here remember the name?

woody with a view - 11-16-2010 at 08:13 PM

a buddy traded me my sandwich for his tortilla soup at lunch last month. i got the better end of the deal! he gave me the recipe as i was basically floored by how good it was. well, when i made it the flavor was not even close to as good as he made it. mine was decent, but not the same...... whatever that means!

Udo - 11-16-2010 at 08:30 PM

Most chefs will tell you the same thing:


It's easy to get the recipe, it's just not easy to duplicate the dish.
Much of the preparation is in the timing of the ingredients.


NOTE to Woody y ckiefer;
Send me a U2 and I'll send you my long-time tortilla soup recipe, including the timing of the ingredients.

castaway$ - 11-17-2010 at 11:05 AM

Udo I want the recipe too!

toneart - 11-17-2010 at 11:08 AM

Me too!:D

DianaT - 11-17-2010 at 11:11 AM

Please :yes:

DENNIS - 11-17-2010 at 12:13 PM

This looks pretty good. There is a lot of info at Google:

http://www.food.com/recipe/amazing-chicken-tortilla-soup-108...

desertcpl - 11-17-2010 at 12:15 PM

I want it to

Heather - 11-17-2010 at 12:20 PM

Here's what I usually do. Recipe changes a little each time, depending on what I have in the fridge, or what I remember to add. Made a big pot last weekend, and it was gone before the day was out!

Boil some chicken. Add: a cut up opion, couple cloves of garlic, some chiles (whatever you have on hand, and how spicy you want it). If you like carrots, you can throw some of those in too. I usually use chicken breasts, 3-4, and usually boil for about an hour. (carrots maybe 20 minutes).

For spices I put in a bay leaf or two, some cumin, some oregano, maybe some basil or thyme, maybe some chili powder, and salt and pepper of course.

When the chicken is done, I take it out to cool, and then shred it and add it back in (after the tomatoes have simmered for awhile).

I then add a can of crushed tomatoes, and some granitos (corn...hominy?), if I have some.

Serve over crushed tortilla chips, with some cheese, avocado, and lemon squeezed in.

I won't say this is the best, but the family likes it!

Cypress - 11-17-2010 at 02:24 PM

Tortilla soup is a treat. :yes:

Frank - 11-17-2010 at 05:48 PM

Can I be added to the Udo Tortilla soup list?

krafty - 11-17-2010 at 05:51 PM

me too, por favor!

woody with a view - 11-17-2010 at 07:20 PM

i sent the u2 you and still am not in possession of the secret recipe......

castaway$ - 11-18-2010 at 10:19 PM

So Udo you giving up the recipe public or do I need to u2u?

Heather - 11-19-2010 at 10:35 AM

Hey castaway, I see you're going to be in Cabo. They have great tortilla soup at Pollo de Oro...have some for me!

woody with a view - 11-19-2010 at 10:37 AM

still nothing. i think he's perfecting it before letting it loose on the public.....

DENNIS - 11-19-2010 at 10:54 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
still nothing. i think he's perfecting it before letting it loose on the public.....


There must be something forbidden in it like cholesterol or something like that.
Maybe it should be called "Tortilla Lard Soup" or something like that.
Yep....maybe it's something like that.
YUMMY.....I'm still looking in the stores for Cholesterol in a can....you know....with a label that says CHOLESTEROL. That's what makes food taste good.

wessongroup - 11-19-2010 at 12:41 PM

I like it Dennis.. let me know if you find it... :lol::lol::lol:

wessongroup - 11-20-2010 at 04:41 AM

Sopa de Tortilla

(Tortilla Soup)

6 Tortillas, cut in strips (corn)
1 Onion, finely sliced
2 Tomatoes, finely chopped
1 Clove garlic

Chicken stock and bits of chicken
Salt and pepper
*Grated cheese

Fry tortilla strips in hot oil, let brown lightly. Drain, set aside.

In a saucepan fry tomatoes, garlic, onion and chicken bits in a little oil… season … add chicken stock.

Let simmer

When ready to serve add tortilla strips, let simmer 3-5 minutes. Serve. Tortillas should still be crisp but not hard.

*Soup should be served with grated dry Mexican cheese on top.
Queso Jalisco is a good brand found in Mexican grocery stores. The cheese is very crumbly. Grated Parmesan or Romano may be substituted

DENNIS - 11-20-2010 at 09:00 AM

More Tortilla Soup info than you asked for:

http://tinyurl.com/28bypew

Pompano - 11-20-2010 at 09:02 AM

I am still standing in the tortilla soup line.....

DENNIS - 11-20-2010 at 09:02 AM

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Originally posted by wessongroup

Fry tortilla strips in hot oil, let brown lightly. Drain, set aside.



I've seen the strips packaged and ready to go in the stores. Saves making one more mess.

DENNIS - 11-20-2010 at 09:05 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Pompano
I am still standing in the tortilla soup line.....


Udo's soup line? He must have worked in a Rescue Mission. He won't give it up till everybody has heard a sermon and saved their soul. :lol:

castaway$ - 11-20-2010 at 10:44 AM

Udo if you won't give up the recipe I'll be down that way in a couple weeks can I just stop by for a bowl?;D

Natalie Ann - 11-20-2010 at 11:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Udo's soup line? He must have worked in a Rescue Mission. He won't give it up till everybody has heard a sermon and saved their soul. :lol:


Apparently my soul was already saved.:biggrin::dudette:
Thank you, Udo.

nena

krafty - 11-20-2010 at 11:04 AM

Strips are way better if you make them yourself!

DENNIS - 11-20-2010 at 11:22 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by krafty
Strips are way better if you make them yourself!


How can you tell the difference after soaking in that brine for a while?

BajaBruno - 11-20-2010 at 10:08 PM

Nena, did Udo swear you to secrecy?

Natalie Ann - 11-21-2010 at 08:57 AM

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Originally posted by BajaBruno
Nena, did Udo swear you to secrecy?


Yep.;D:biggrin:

nena

castaway$ - 11-21-2010 at 09:10 PM

Tortilla soup N-zi:biggrin:

Rob's Tortilla Soup

BajaRob - 11-22-2010 at 08:46 AM

1 package corn tortillas
cooking oil for frying tortillas
6 medium dried pasilla chiles
4 medium garlic cloves chopped
3 large ripe tomatoes
2 medium white onions chopped
1 whole chicken cut up
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 avocado peeled, pitted, chopped
6 ounces feta cheese
2 limes sliced
3 bay leaves
3/4 teaspoon majoram
3/4 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper corns
1 bunch cilantro chopped

Place chicken in a large pot with one thinly sliced onion, the three halved garlic cloves, and 4 1/2 quarts of water. Add thyme, majoram, bay leaves, and pepper corns. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until meat pulls easily away from the bones (about 1 hour). Lift out chicken, shred meat and set aside. Return bones and skin to pot and add six cups home made chicken stock. Simmer for 1 - 2 hours. Strain the broth through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl. Discard fat that rises to the top. Remove stems, membranes, and seeds from three of the chiles. Tear into 1 inch pieces and place in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil then remove from heat and let rehydrate for 30 minutes. Roast tomatoes, chopped garlic, and 1 onion (chunked). Place in blender with the rehydrated chiles and one cup of the broth and puree until smooth. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a saucepan to medium high heat and add the puree. Stir for several minutes as the mixture thickens and darkens. Combine the puree with the broth, add cumin and oregano and simmer for 30 minutes. Cut tortillas in half and into 1/4" strips. Fry in batches in hot oil until crisp and lightly browned. Lift out and drain on paper towels. Fry remaining chiles in oil briefly and cut into rings. Place the garnishes, (tortilla strips, avocado, limes, cilantro, and cheese) in bowls. Ladle soup over tortilla strips and garnish as desired.
Enjoy

wessongroup - 11-22-2010 at 08:54 AM

Hey Rob, that sounds pretty interesting... love avocado... and it's got some spice.. too.. and cilantro is good on or in anything... a keeper to try.. thanks...

Thanks

BajaRob - 11-22-2010 at 09:26 AM

The pleasure is in the sharing.

krafty - 11-22-2010 at 04:12 PM

@ Dennis-ya float the strips on top after the soup is done to preserve the crunch

krafty - 11-22-2010 at 04:13 PM

looks good-gracias, Rob-will try this sans cilantro-tastes like soap to me

DENNIS - 11-22-2010 at 05:02 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by krafty
@ Dennis-ya float the strips on top after the soup is done to preserve the crunch


Ahhh Sooo.....I doubt I could fight the urge to mix it all up with my spoon.
Thanks.

Udo - 11-22-2010 at 07:37 PM

Woody...
send me an e-mail (and any one else for that matter) and I'll forward you MY tortilla soup recipe. Keep in mind, however, I have won several food contests with this soup and this recipe can not be published on any public forum.
I'll attach the recipe to your e-mail response

udowinkler@yahoo.com

p.s. to this date I have only received two U2U's with the recipe requests.
Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
i sent the u2 you and still am not in possession of the secret recipe......

woody with a view - 11-22-2010 at 08:13 PM

stand by.....

Thanks Udo

BajaRob - 11-24-2010 at 12:00 PM

Am headed into San Felipe to pick up the ingrredients.

supa de tortia'

msawin - 11-24-2010 at 09:17 PM

Made it this last week end and it was great.. Thanks ...

martin'i time

desertcpl - 11-25-2010 at 10:48 AM

the wife made it last night,, god was it good

castaway$ - 11-26-2010 at 09:17 AM

Thank you so much for the recipe Udo were going to try it this weekend- it sounds Deeelicious!

Mike99km - 11-26-2010 at 11:52 AM

A good use for leftover bird of any kind!!!

Cypress - 11-26-2010 at 12:36 PM

My wife puts parsley in gumbo, once she got cilantro(it looks a lot like parsley) by mistake. Presto!! Mexican gumbo. It was good. Throw a little cilantro into most anything and it's gonna have a Mexican flavor.;)

Udo - 11-27-2010 at 07:19 PM

I DID help serve at a soup kitchen for many years as a member of a parrothed club volunteer. I WAS impressed with the size of their kitchen (very large) but had inadequate cooking utensils. I have since spoken to some of my used restaurant equipment vendors and they managed to help out with much needed kitchen utensils. The kitchen is now capable of serving about 1300 people at one time.
The only church I belong to, DENNIS, is the "Order Of Margaritaville" preached by Jimmy Buffett.
Quote:
Originally posted by Natalie Ann
Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Udo's soup line? He must have worked in a Rescue Mission. He won't give it up till everybody has heard a sermon and saved their soul. :lol:


Apparently my soul was already saved.:biggrin::dudette:
Thank you, Udo.

nena