Instructions

  1. In large sauce pan combine all ingredients except tortillas and cheese bring to boil;.
  2. Reduce heat to low (add chopped chicken if desired) and simmer uncovered 30 minutes.
  3. (Meanwhile in lg skillet heat oil - add 12 cut strips of tortillas and fry until crisp).
  4. 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.
  5. ENJOY ~V.