Spanish Beef StewThis is sometimes called Ropa Vieja or "Old

Sopa de Tortilla3 corn tortillasVegetable oil (for frying)Salt, to taste16

Sopa de Aquacate (Mexican Avocado Soup)2 large, ripe avocados, peeled4

Sopa de Queso (Cheese Soup)1 onion, minced2 roasted green chiles,

Rich Fish Broth3 pounds bones, heads and trimmings from    from

Shrimp Gazpacho2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped1 (8 ounce)

Pseudo Menudo2 pounds stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes1 (15

Posole Rapido1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 pound lean ground beef1/4 teaspoon

Southwestern Tequila Beef Stew1 1/2 pounds boneless round steak, cut

Cantaloupe Soup1 large cantaloupe, pared, seeded and chopped3 tablespoons granulated