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Paul R

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My brother and i popped for the Vita-Mix Blender while watching a demo at Costco. They made a tortilla soup and used a seasoning that they wanted to sell for 30.00 for 3 bottles. I told the brother i could make some up.
I am thinking along the lines of ancho and new mexico chiles, onion and garlic powders, mexican oregano, and a little bit of cumin. I am just not sure on amounts and proportions.
Figured i would ask the experts here.

Paul
 
Paul,

Here's my thoughts (but I'm not an expert) on the blend:

4 T Ancho, New Mexico or Guajillo (or blend of these)chile powder(s).
1 T Chipotle or Morita powder for heat and smokiness (optional).
1 T garlic powder
1 T dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
1 t onion powder
1 t cumin
salt to taste.

T = tablespoon
t = teaspoon

You might consider omitting the salt altogether and season dish with the blend until level of flavor is satisfactory. Then add salt as you please. With salt premixed into blend, you'll always get a saltier mix the more blend you add which may not be desirable. I like to control my salt level.

Paul
 
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I'm not so sure about that. I've seen some of your stuff.

I might double the onion and use the granulated version of it (and garlic) but that's how I'd do it too. I'd do the blend of the chilies, as Paul suggests, and, for soup, would likely include the smoked chile as well.

One sometimes finds black pepper in commercial mixes but I think it better added to taste at serving. Sometimes powdered lime zest or juice is included (and is nice to add if making the blend to use as a sprinkle) but for soup fresh lime on the side is better.
 
Hey thanks Kevin, but I still don't consider myself and expert. Perhaps in cooking, an expert is someone who has more experience than someone else. It's subjective like a common definition of wealthy; someone who has more money than you.

Paul, I've learned a lot from this group. It's trial and error, reading, and asking for advice. Konrad "Teddy Bear" Haskins has a great byline on this forum: 'Experiment that's my advice!" And he's spot on.

Paul
 
Thanks for the advice guys. Good idea on the addition of the smokey chile. I will probably triple the numbers and make a good sized batch. I used Kevin's "Butt rub for Jane" the first time i made the soup and it was pretty good
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Paul
 
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