Tortilla Soup

Quick and easy soup that can easily accommodate vegetarian diets.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  medium  chopped Spanish onion
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 3  tablespoons  cooking oil
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano
• 4  cups chopped tomatoes
•  chicken piece (optional)
• 3  cups  vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
• 3  limes, juiced
•  salt
•  tortilla chips

• Optional Toppings

• 1⁄2 avocado, chuncked
• 3  sprigs cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup monterey jack cheese

Directions

1. Saute onion and garlic in oil till onions are translucent. Add spices (except salt) and stir a few minutes more.
2. Add tomatoes and salt (and chicken if desired). Cover and cook till tomatoes soften. Add stock.
3. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Add lime juice and more salt to taste.
5. Pour in a bowl over crumbled tortilla chips. Top with cheese, cilantro, and avocado chunks.