Tortilla Soup
Sopa de Tortilla
Pati Jinich is host of the popular Emmy and James Beard nominated PBS series Pati's Mexican Table, author of two cookbooks, and resident chef at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, DC. This is her official website where she shares recipes from her show and new recipes in her blog, plus upcoming events, recent news, and more.
Sopa de Tortilla
I made Tortilla Soup on The Chew with Michael Symon and Daphne Oz. Missed it? Watch right here… And we finish with the traditional toppings. Watch… Want to make some, too? Get the recipe here.
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