Mmmm . . . Delicious

Several months ago my friend Anneli brought us a pot of tortilla soup for dinner. It was delicious, and even enjoyed by my children. She gave me the recipe, and it's become a family favorite. Today in the east it's going to be rainy, windy and chilly, a perfect day for warm yummy soup. If it's feeling like fall were you live, cook up a pot for your family and ENJOY!

Tortilla Soup

1 yellow onion
cilantro (about 1/3 of the bundle)
1 tsp minced garlic
1 can of diced or stewed tomatoes
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp crushed red pepper
4 cups chicken broth
2-3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

Fry the sliced onion, chopped cilantro and garlic in a little bit of oil. Puree this mixture with the tomatoes in a blender. Return the sauce to the frying pan and add the cumin. Simmer 5-6 minutes until the sauce thickens. In a seperate pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil, add the red pepper, chicken and sauce (some people also add corn.) Simmer 15-20 minutes to blend the flavors. Serve with tortilla chips and a little cheddar cheese on top.