Pastor Tom's Tortilla Soup

So, I have no idea who Pastor Tom really is...but let me tell you, he can make a MEAN tortilla soup. This recipe was given to me from my mom and it has become a family favorite. I will never make tortilla soup another way. It's got great heat and flavor. You can add leftover shredded chicked as well. A little of the adobo sauce goes a LONG way. Suggestion: remove pepper if storing leftovers, otherwise it gets spicier!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
• 1⁄2 medium onion, cut up
• 1  garlic clove
• 2  tablespoons  snipped cilantro
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 1  chipotle chile in adobo, and a little
•  adobo sauce (to taste)
•  tortilla chips, crunched
•  monterey jack cheese, shredded
•  sour cream
•  shredded chicken (optional)

Directions

1. Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and sugar.
2. Add blended ingredients to a large pot.
3. Add in chicken broth, chipotle pepper and adobe sauce.
4. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 20 minute.
5. In individual soup bowls add: tortilla chips, cheese and sour cream.
6. Ladle hot soup on top and serve immediatley.