Tortilla Lime Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup onion, chopped and minced
• 8 large garlic cloves
• 6 T. olive oil
• 2 serrano chilies, minced w/seeds removed
• 2 t. cumin
• 1 t. oregano
• 6 cups tomatoes, chopped
• 1 can chopped tomatoes, blended
• 6 cups chicken broth
• ⅔ cup lime juice
  
• ½ cup cilantro, chopped
• 8 small corn tortillas, cut in strips
• ½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS  

1. In a medium saucepan, sauté onions and garlic in oil.
2. Add chilies, cumin, oregano and sauté a few more minutes.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes and sprinkle with salt. Cover pot and cook gently until tomatoes start to release juice.
4. Add stock and blended tomatoes and simmer covered 25 minutes. Add lime juice and salt to taste.
5. Just before serving, add tortilla strips.  Serve with cilantro and cheese.

Recipe Author: Maryann Kisiel
Recipe Image: Fooddoodz