Ingredients

  • 1 c. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 x Garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 x Celery stalks diced
  • 1 lb Tomatoes peeled, seeded, and minced Coarse salt to taste
  • 2 x Bay leaves
  • 1 x Arbol chile finely minced
  • 2 quart Chicken stock
  • 1/2 bn Cilantro, leaves only minced
  • 12 slc Country bread
  • 1/2 lb Cotija cheese grated

Method

  • Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large heavy saucepan, over a medium-high heat.
  • Add in the garlic, cook till soft.
  • Then add in the celery, and tomatoes.
  • Continue to cook another few min.
  • Add in bay leaves and Arbol chilies, cook briefly and gradually pour in the chicken stock.
  • Bring to a boil, cover the saucepan, reduce the heat and cook gently for about 40 min.
  • Strain the stock, pressing on the solids, and return broth to the saucepan.
  • Throw away the solids.
  • Add in the cilantro.
  • Toast the bread lightly and drop it into the warm stock.
  • Leave for 2 min, then serve at once, with the grated Cotija cheese.
  • This recipe yields 6 servings.