Tarascan soup

By Graciela Montaño
1 h 4 raciones
Difficulty: 
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic without skin
  • 3/4 kilo of tomato guaje
  • 1/2 cup blended berry beans with broth
  • 1 liter of water 
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 branch of thyme
  • 1 branch of marjoram
  • 1 branch of epazote
  • 2 wide chiles
    cleaned
    without stems and seeds
  • 1 corn tortilla
  • Salt to taste
    pepper to taste

PARA EMPLATADO

  • 1 ancho chiles seeded and toasted and cut in strips
  • 2 corn tortillas cut into strips or toasted and toasted to taste
  • 120 gr fresh cheese
  • Thick cream to taste
  • Epazote leaves

PREPARATION

  1. In a comal, over medium heat, toast the chile ancho and soak it in a cup of water to soften. Set aside.
  2. In a pot, over medium-high heat, boil water and place the tomatoes for 3 to 5 minutes until the skin comes off.
  3. Discard the skin and seeds from the tomatoes. Set aside.
  4. Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, beans, chiles, a tortilla and a little water.
  5. In a pot, over medium heat, heat the oil and fry the sauce.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add epazote, thyme, marjoram and bay leaf.
  8. Lower the heat and when it reaches the first boil, lower the heat and keep cooking for at least 10 minutes.
  9. Season to taste and serve with tortilla strips, chili, cheese, cream and epazote to taste.