Tortilla Soup ( Sopa De Tortilla)

A delicious soup from central Mexico. I found this in Betty Crocker's International Cookbook. For Zaar World Tour 8

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 6  corn tortillas
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1  medium tomatoes, cut into fourths
• 1  small onion, cut into fourths
• 1  garlic clove
• 2 (10 1/2ounce) cans condensed chicken broth
• 1 -10 1⁄2 ounce  soup can water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1  sprig mint (optional)
• 1  cup monterey jack cheese
•  cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Cut the tortillas into 1/2 " strips. Heat oil in a 10' skillet, fry strips in batches until golden brown. stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Drain.
2. 2. Place the 1/4 cup water, tomato, onion and garlic in blender, puree until smooth. Heat tomato mixture, broth, water and spices in a 3 quart saucepan, simmering for about 3 minutes. Sprinkle each serving with tortilla strips and cheese. Enjoy!