Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

6 six corn tortillas
1/4 c vegetable oil
1/4 c water
1 tomato
1 onion
1 garlic clove
2 packages chicken broth cond
1 package water
1/4 ts coriander
1/4 ts salt
1/8 ts pepper

Instructions

Servings: 8 Sprig mint (optional) Jack / Cheddar Cheese Grated Cut tortillas into 1/4 inch strips. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Fry 1/4 of the tortilla strips at a time over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Place 1/4 cup water, the tomato, onion and garlic in blender container. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. Heat tomato mixture, chicken broth, 1 can water, the coriander, salt, pepper and mint sprig to boiling in a 3 quart saucepan. Cook uncovered for 3 minutes. Sprinkle each serving with cheese and tortilla strips.