Mexican Tortilla Soup

A simple/quick soup recipe, jam-packed full of flavor. Virtuoso™ tomatoes take char for the soup very well and are less sweet taking on the spice of the soup. 

• 2 lbs. Virtuoso™ Beefsteak Tomatoes, charred
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 6 Gusto™ Mixed Hot Peppers, charred
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 cup Queso Fresco (feta cheese is a good substitute)
• 5 crispy corn tostadas
• ½ cup chopped green onions
• canola oil
• kosher salt

Instructions:

1. In a very hot oven or barbecue char Virtuoso™ tomatoes until they are dark in color. The more char the bolder the flavor. Char Gusto™ peppers as well, removing the stem and the seeds.
2. In a large pot, sauté white onions and garlic in a little canola oil. Add charred tomatoes and peppers and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
3. Remove and purée in a blender.
4. Season with salt. Garnish with chopped avocado, Queso Fresco cheese, crispy tostadas and green onions.

Add some grilled prawns, grilled chicken or steak on the side for a more substantial meal.