Tortilla Soup

I'm re posting this because so many people have asked for it as the weather turns cold. It's VERY kid friendly and I haven't met a person yet who hasn't like it!

Dene's Tortilla Soup

This soup is the BEST comfort food. Yummy. I have to warn you that it makes a lot, but it is great to freeze and eat later or share with friends.

TORTILLA SOUP

6 TBS. oil (I used olive oil)

4 chicken breasts ( I use whole smoked chickens from the butcher shop or rotisserie chickens from the deli)

3 corn on the cob grilled (or 1.5 cans or I use 2 cups frozen)

8 corn tortillas cut into small pieces

12 cups (yes, cups NOT oz.) chicken broth

6 crushed garlic cloves

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

2 TBS. cumin

1 TBS. chili powder

1 medium onion diced

1 cup chopped cilantro (fresh makes this soup awesome. Dried just isnt the same!)

4- cans (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes

3 bay leaves

Saute onion, cilantro, tortilla and garlic (in a little oil) for about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and seasonings. Then add everything else BUT corn and already cooked meat. I like to let it simmer for a while so that all the flavors mix and the tortillas dissolve in the soup. THEN LAST add corn and meat, heat for 10 minutes on low or until heated through, serve immediately or freeze.

Serve with chips, cheese, sour cream and avocado on top! Superb.