Leave the tortillas out on a rack overnight to dry out. The crisper they are, the easier to blend into fine crumbs.
The dried shrimp soup (Caldo de Camaron Seco) is often served as a Lenten dish. Ms. Kennedy tells us it is considered to be a helpful remedy for a hangover. The soup should be served in large bowls and the addition of the oil adds a nice richness to the broth.
An adaptation of a recipe by actress Eva Longoria for a hearty tortilla soup.
This simple recipe combines chicken stock, left over turkey, zucchini, and purchased salsa for a quick tasty tortilla soup. This is also a good use for 'past-their-prime' corn tortillas.
Recipe for pumpkin soup uses broth, cream, onions and finished with cilantro and crema