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Savory tortilla soup

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6

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Ingredients:

2		Dried ancho chilies, -OR-
1	tbsp	-Ancho chili powder
2	tbsp	Canola oil
6		Corn tortillas
		-- (blue or yellow)
1		Onion, chopped
4		Garlic cloves, minced
8	cup	Chicken stock (reduced-fat)
		-OR- vegetable stock
2	cup	Tomato puree
1	tbsp	Cumin powder
1	tsp	Oregano
3/4	tsp	Salt
2		Limes, juiced
		OPTIONAL GARNISHES
		Monterey Jack cheese, grated
		-OR- soy cheese
		Avocado, diced
		Nonfat sour cream
		Fresh cilantro, minced
		Cooked chicken, diced

Procedures:

1	Remove stems and seeds from ancho chilies.
2	Place chilies in a saucepan, cover with water and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
3	Drain chilies, let cool, then puree in a food processor or blender.
4	While chilies cook, cut up two tortillas into small pieces.
5	In a large saucepan, saute tortillas, onion and garlic in 2 teaspoons canola oil until onions are soft.
6	Add ancho pepper puree or chili powder, chicken stock, tomato puree, cumin, oregano and salt to saucepan.
7	Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
8	Puree soup in a food processor and return it to saucepan.
9	Stir in lime juice and reheat.
10	Slice remaining tortillas into ?inch x 2-inch strips.
11	Heat remaining oil in a medium skillet.
12	When oil is hot, add tortilla strips and saute until crisp, about 2 minutes.
13	Transfer tortilla strips to a paper towel to drain.
14	Ladle soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, cheese and garnishes, as desired.