Spanish Fiesta Soup

• 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 Spanish onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 (32-ounce) containers chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Toppings: shredded cooked chicken, shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped avocado

1. Cut tortillas into 1/2-inch strips; place on an ungreased baking sheet.
2. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10 minutes or until crisp; remove to a wire rack to cool. Reserve one third of strips.
3. Saute garlic and onion in hot oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until tender. Add remaining tortilla strips, tomato, and next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves. Cool slightly.
4. Process soup, in batches, in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Return soup to saucepan, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Stir in salt and pepper. Serve with desired toppings and reserved tortilla strips.

corn tortillas, garlic, onion, vegetable oil, tomatoes, containers chicken broth, fresh cilantro, bay leaves, bay seasoning, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, chicken

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spanish-fiesta-soup (may not work)