Tortilla Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 Tbsp. red chili powder
1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
1 tsp. coriander
1 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. paprika
2 bay leaves
2 cans clear chicken broth
1 can stewed tomatoes
3 medium flour tortillas
grated cheese (Cheddar, for topping)

Preparation

Heat vegetable oil in 3-quart saucepan on medium until hot. Add onions and saute 1 to 2 minutes until translucent.
Add chili powder and saute for 1 minute.
Add the remainder of seasonings and mix well.
Add the chicken broth and stewed tomatoes and simmer for 20 minutes.