Amanda'S Tortilla Soup

• 2 - 3 tsp olive oil
• red or yellow bell pepper diced
• small to medium sweet onion diced
• 4 garlic cloves chopped
• 32 oz can of diced tomatoes (get the good stuff, Muir Glen Organic is a good one)
• 1 packet of mixed Spanish seasoning from the cheapie spice section in HEB, when you have to shop at Randalls b/c Sierra is at tutoring I substituted a packet of Taco Mix and it worked great.
• 32 oz of chicken broth
• 1 Rotisserie Chicken skin and bones discarded,chicken cut or shredded, the amount for which you have patience
• cilantro, for garnish
• cheese, for garnish
• avocado, for garnish
• tortilla chips, for garnish
• sour cream, for garnish

1. Put olive oil in large pan or pot, heat pan 2 minutes on medium.
2. Add bell pepper, onion and saute for 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic, saute 2 additional minutes.
4. Add seasoning, cook and stir for 1 to 2 more minutes.
5. Add tomatoes (with liquid) stick and cook 5 minutes.
6. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil
7. Reduce heat and cover for 30 minutes or more, until you are ready to eat.
8. Serve with your choice of cilantro, cheese, avocado, tortilla chips and/or sour cream.

olive oil, red, sweet onion, garlic, tomatoes, cheapie spice section, chicken broth, rotisserie chicken, cilantro, cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, sour cream

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/amandas-tortilla-soup-51542611 (may not work)