Ingredients

  • 3 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 10 corn tortillas (cut into 1/2 inch strips cooked until crisp, drain on paper towels)
  • 8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (optional)

Method

  • In large sauce pan combine all ingredients except tortillas and cheese bring to boil;.
  • Reduce heat to low (add chopped chicken if desired) and simmer uncovered 30 minutes.
  • (Meanwhile in lg skillet heat oil - add 12 cut strips of tortillas and fry until crisp).
  • To serve soup; place generous handful of tortilla strips and some of the cheese in large individual soup bowls - fill with soup - garnish with a few tortilla strips and cheese.
  • ENJOY ~V.