Easy Mexican Recipe, Tlalpeño Soup recipe, Caldo Tlalpeño

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika offers a similar smoky flavor with less heat.

avocado

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

In a saucepan, add 1/2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.

Cook 2-3 halved tomatoes and 4 cups of onion for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Transfer cooked tomatoes and onion to a blender and set aside.

In the same saucepan, add remaining onion, carrots, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic; stir and cover, cooking for 5 minutes on medium heat.

Blend the tomatoes and onion mixture with 3 chipotle peppers, 1 cup of water or chicken broth, 1/2 tablespoon marjoram, 1/2 tablespoon thyme, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Add the chicken, chipotle sauce mixture, and 6 cups of chicken broth to the saucepan; stir and cover, cooking on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until boiling.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Serve topped with queso fresco, avocado slices, a squeeze of lime, and more chipotle slices if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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