Three Bean Tortilla Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can spicy chili beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can small white beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
4 6-inch corn tortillas
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Add whole tomato to skillet and heat until skin is blistered and slightly charred, turning frequently.
Cool tomato slightly and coarsely chop.
In a large saucepan, combine tomato, onion, and garlic.
Cook over medium heat until onion and garlic are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in beans and broth, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oven to 425\u00b0F Cut tortillas into strips and place in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp.
To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips and cheese.