The Story of the Soup: Corn Tortilla
Chef Jordan Harris @ Fat Pour Tapworks
"She's applying her lipstick; I've always believed that the universe invented the color red solely for Latinas." - Junot Diaz
It’s the red lipstick, the dress, the shoes, the hair, the flair... a good match for the “Corn Tortilla” soup with the corn, the tomato, the chilies, the chicken -- and the crunch of the tortilla strips.
The chef himself says, “Back when I first started working in kitchens I got to train under a chef known for his soups. It was quite the pleasure, I got to learn a lot. At the end of my tenure with him he helped me develop this soup recipe, so it’s very dear to me. If this soup had a persona, it would be a fiery Latina with bright red lipstick, 3-inch heels and a warming personality.”
The soup has bold notes of chilies that pair well with the tomato base giving it a smoky flavor. The corn adds a nice touch of freshness in a kernel of flavor and the tortilla chips add a nice crunch for texture.
“I love this soup because of how smoky the flavor can get and I love crunch in soups.” And I love this soup like a Latina lover loves her red lipstick.
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