Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter, melted
  • 2 (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter
  • 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
  • 1/2 to 1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Method

  • Heat oven to 375F.
  • Brush 1 tablespoon melted butter on both sides of each tortilla.
  • Cut tortillas into 2 1/2x1/4-inch strips.
  • Place onto baking sheet.
  • Bake, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 2-quart saucepan until sizzling; add onion, jalapeno, garlic and cumin.
  • Cook over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes or until onion is softened.
  • Add broth and tomatoes.
  • Continue cooking 4-6 minutes or until mixture just comes to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Stir in lime juice.
  • Place 2 cups soup in 5-cup blender container or food processor bowl.
  • Cover; blend on Low 30-60 seconds or until smooth.
  • Repeat with remaining soup.
  • Top soup with tortilla strips, shredded cheese and cilantro.