Sopa de Tortilla (Tortilla Soup)

• 4 ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 6 corn tortillas, cut into strips
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup queso fresco

Instructions

1. 1

   In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat a little oil and fry the tomato puree for 5 minutes until it darkens and thickens.

3. 3

   Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   While the soup simmers, heat oil in a pan and fry the corn tortilla strips until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   To serve, ladle the hot soup into bowls.

6. 6

   Top generously with fried tortilla strips, diced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, and sour cream.