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TORTILLA SOUP WITH PRÉSIDENT® DON BERNARDO® MANCHEGO CHEESE
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS
| 3 tbsp. | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | Onion, medium, yellow, diced |
| 24 | Garlic cloves, roasted, peeled |
| 1 tbsp. | Chili powder |
| 1 tbsp. | Smoked paprika |
| 1 tsp. | Thyme, fresh, minced |
| 1 tsp. | Oregano, fresh, minced |
| 6 cups | Chicken stock |
| 1 cup | Sourdough bread, cubed & toasted |
| 2 tbsp. | Président butter |
| 1 cup | Corn kernels |
| 1 cup | White hominy |
| 1 | Poblano chili pepper, medium, roasted, diced |
| 2 cups | Chicken breast, cooked, shredded |
| 2 cups | Président Don Bernardo Manchego cheese, shredded |
| 2 | Limes, juiced |
| ¼ cup | Parsley, chopped |
| ¼ cup | Cilantro, chopped |
| ¼ cup | Scallions, sliced thin |
| Tortilla strips, fried |
METHOD
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed soup pot. Add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent. Add chili powder, smoked paprika, thyme, and oregano, and toast for 1 minute longer.
- Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add sourdough bread cubes and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer soup to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Return soup to the pot and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, melt the butter and add the corn kernels, white hominy, and poblano peppers. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently until corn is lightly toasted.
- Add corn mixture, chicken, shredded Président Don Bernardo Manchego cheese, and lime juice to soup.
- Serve garnished with tortilla strips, parsley, cilantro, and scallions.
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Pairings
- Wine & Spirits
- Beer
- Proteins
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Nuts, Grains & Starches
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