Tortilla Soup

Submitted by kitchendiva

"A full flavored soup I found in Cooking Light magazine years ago. It can be frozen in smaller portions prior to adding the tortillas and cilantro. I have also added grilled chicken strips at the end to make it more hearty. It's easy and has a great flavor!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cans stewed tomatoes (14 1/2 oz.)
• 2 cans tomatoes and green chilies
• 2 cans beef broth
• 2 cans chicken broth, undiluted
• 2 cans tomato soup, undiluted
• 3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground red chile
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 12 flour tortillas, cut into 1/2 inches
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

1. Saute onion, peppers and garlic in oil in a large Dutch oven until tender; add next 9 ingredients; Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
2. Add 3/4ths of tortilla strips, cilantro and shredded cheese; Simmer 5 minutes.
3. Garnish with remaining tortilla strips.