SANTA FE STYLE TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE

Santa Fe Style Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbs Olive Oil
• 1 medium sized Onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
• 4 or 5 large Tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 2 oz Mild or Medium Chimayo Chile Bros. Powdered Red Chili
• 6 cups Turkey, Chicken, or Vegetable Broth
• 2 tbs Cilantro, chopped 
• 8 Corn Tortillas or Tortilla Chips
• 1.5 cups grated Monterey Jack Cheese
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat your olive oil in a 4 quart stockpot; 
2. sauté the onions for about 6 minutes (until translucent, not browned);
3. add the minced garlic and cook for about two minutes;
4. add the chopped tomatoes, Chimayo Chile Bros. Chili Powder, broth, and spices; bring to a boil and then simmer for ten minutes; 
5. while the mixture is simmering cut the tortillas into 1 inch strips and place them on a lightly greased baking sheet; bake at 375 for about fifteen minutes or until crisp (Alternatively store-bought tortilla chips may be used and this step may be skipped).
6. To Serve: put some tortilla chips into a bowl; top with cheese and ladle the soup over them. Garnish with sliced avocado and/or fresh cilantro if desired.