Tortilla Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 gal. chicken stock
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/2 c. melted butter
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. Monterey Jack cheese
1 c. Cheddar cheese
1 pt. half and half
10 oz. Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 Tbsp. jalapenos, chopped (optional)
chicken, diced

Preparation

Boil whole chicken or chicken breast until tender.
Dice chicken and set aside.
Combine chicken stock and pepper in large pan.
Bring to boil.
Make a roux with butter and flour.
When roux is smooth and thick, add broth.
Add cheese; stir until melted.
Add rest of ingredients.
Simmer slowly for about 15 minutes.
Pour in bowls and top with crumbled tortilla chips.