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Sopa De Bolitas De Tortilla (Tortilla Ball Soup)

A home-style Sopa De Bolitas De Tortilla (Tortilla Ball Soup) made with Roma Tomatoes, White Onion, Garlic, Vegetable Oil, and Chicken Broth. Serves 6. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 4
• 1/4 cup
• 1 clove
• 1 tbsp
• 6 cup
• 1 sprig

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Broil tomatoes on an ungreased broiler pan about 4 minutes, until soft with brown spots.

2. 2

   Place the oil in a large saucepan and add the tomato mixture.

3. 3

   Cook about 5 minutes, until the sauce has reduced somewhat.

4. 4

   Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the epazote during the last minute of cooking.

7. 7

   Adjust the seasoning.

8. 8

   Place the crumbs in a bowl and add the hot milk, cheese, egg and salt.

9. 9

   Knead the dough well with your fingers; the mixture will be crumbly.

10. 10

    Set it aside for several hours or refrigerate overnight to allow the tortilla particles to soften.

11. 11

    Again knead the dough well, adding the cold milk.

12. 12

    Form the dough into one long piece.

13. 13

    Divide this into 12 pieces and divide each piece in half.

14. 14

    Lightly moisten your hands and roll the 24 pieces into balls about 1 inch in diameter.

15. 15

    Heat the oil in a skillet and fry the balls in batches very gently, turning them from time to time until they are golden brown, about 5 minutes.

16. 16

    Drain well on paper towels.

17. 17

    Reheat the broth.

18. 18

    Add the tortilla balls and bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer about 2 minutes.

19. 19

    Serve in individual bowls, allowing four balls per serving.

20. 20

    Top each with a spoonful of the sour cream and some chopped cilantro.