Sopa Tarasca, Pinto bean soup
Sopa Tarasca (pinto bean soup) is a delicious Mexican soup from the state of Michoacán. This famous soup is made with pinto beans, tomato, and ancho chile and is served with fried tortillas, avocado, Mexican crema, and fried ancho chile. It is a complete delight!
6 people
Calories: 243kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 white onion
- 4 roma tomatoes
- 1 ancho chile seeded and stemmed
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 cups pinto beans beans and liquid
- 1 tsp of salt
For serving
- 4 corn tortillas cut into strips
- 1 diced avocado
- Mexican crema
- 1 fried chile ancho
Instructions
- First, add the oil to a hot soup pot and brown the tomato, onion, and garlic. Add the chile ancho and let it brown for 30 seconds. Add the beans and vegetable broth or water. Season and leave for 15 minutes; at this time, you should have well-hydrated chiles and plum tomatoes.
- Blend the soup until creamy and return to the pot; if needed, add more liquid. Check for seasoning, cover, and set aside. Start preparing the toppings.
Serve
- In a bowl serve the soup and top with tortilla strips, Mexican crema and fried chile ancho.
Notes
HOW TO MAKE BAKED TORTILLA STRIPS?
Preheat the oven to 350º. Cut the corn tortillas into thin strips; lightly brush them with vegetable or spray oil. Season with salt and put in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden.
Remove from oven and set aside until ready to use. HOW TO MAKE FRIED CORN TORTILLA STRIPS? Heat 1/4 of the vegetable oil in a small frying pan and add the tortilla strips a little at a time. Leave for 5-7 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oil and place on a tray prepared with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. HOW TO MAKE FRIED CHILE ANCHO Cut the chile into strips, and remove the seeds and the stem. Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil; when it is very hot, turn it off and add the ancho chile (affiliate link). Move constantly and leave for a maximum minute.
Take out the chiles and let the oil cool, so the chiles don’t burn; pour the oil on top of the chiles.
Remove from oven and set aside until ready to use. HOW TO MAKE FRIED CORN TORTILLA STRIPS? Heat 1/4 of the vegetable oil in a small frying pan and add the tortilla strips a little at a time. Leave for 5-7 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oil and place on a tray prepared with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. HOW TO MAKE FRIED CHILE ANCHO Cut the chile into strips, and remove the seeds and the stem. Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil; when it is very hot, turn it off and add the ancho chile (affiliate link). Move constantly and leave for a maximum minute.
Take out the chiles and let the oil cool, so the chiles don’t burn; pour the oil on top of the chiles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1939IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg