Tortilla Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) chicken or vegetable broth
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) chunky or diced tomatoes, salsa style, undrained
2 to 3 Tbsp. tabasco sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. chili powder
shredded cheddar
sour cream
2 lg. green onions, chopped
1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp. lime juice
tortilla chips
Suggested variations: Add 1 c. cubed cooked chicken and 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) corn

Preparation

Combine broth, tomatoes (with liquid), 1 cup of water, tabasco sauce, garlic, cumin and chili powder in a soup pot.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cook uncovered 5 minutes.
Stir in cilantro, green onions and lime juice.