Tortilla Soup (Similar to Houston's)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes, diced
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
• 10 small soft corn tortillas
• 12 ounces cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
• 1 cup milk
• corn tortilla chips, broken into small pieces

Directions

1. 1

   Saute carrots, celery, onions, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in oil until tender.

2. 2

   Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Stir in the tomatoes, Ro-tel tomatoes, taco seasoning, and chicken.

4. 4

   Cut soft tortillas into small pieces and add to the broth mixture (My suggestion is to start with 6-8 tortillas and add more if you would like thicker soup).

5. 5

   Let boil for 20 minutes or until tortillas are incorparated into the soup.

6. 6

   Stir occasionally to keep the soup from sticking as it thickens.

7. 7

   Reduce heat and add 6 oz cheese.

8. 8

   Simmer for additional 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Add milk and simmer for another 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve with shredded cheese and corn tortilla chips on top.