Tortilla Soup

Don't be scared by the amount of Tabasco sauce. This soup is hot, but not insanely so.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 2  lbs  stew meat (optional)
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can tomatoes
• 5  ounces Rotel tomatoes & chilies
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  tomato soup
• 10 1⁄2 ounces water
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 2  teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3  tablespoons Tabasco sauce
• 4  tortillas, cut in 1 inch squares
• 1⁄4 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. Saute the first 5 ingredients in a large kettle.
2. Add remaining ingredients, except tortillas and cheese, and simmer for 50 minutes.
3. Add tortillas and cook 10 minutes.
4. Pour into bowls and sprinkle with cheese.