Tortilla Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 corn tortillas, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. cilantro (fresh)
1 large onion, minced
1 c. plum tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp. cumin powder
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. tomato puree
1 qt. chicken stock
red pepper to taste
2 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
1/2 c. cooked chicken in strips
1/2 c. cubed avocado
4 Tbsp. Cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped tortillas, garlic and cilantro; saute until tortillas are soft. Add onion and tomatoes and bring to boil.
Add cumin, chili powder, tomato puree and stock.
Bring soup to boil again, then reduce heat to simmer.
Add red pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes.
Place tortilla strips in oven at 300\u00b0 for 5 minutes.