Tortilla Soup

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can stewed tomatoes, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 12 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup water
• 1 jalapeno chile (whole remove after simmering omit if you don't want it spicy)
• 3 12 cups chicken stock
• 3 cups crushed tortilla chips
• 12 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (or mild cheddar)
• chopped cilantro

1. Heat oil in a large pot, add celery, onion and garlic and saute until the onion is cooked.
2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30-40 minutes.
3. Place tortilla chips in the bottom of the bowls, top with cilantro and shredded cheese.
4. I also sometimes add: a grated carrot, some zucchini, sliced cabbage, chicken, avocado pieces in the bowls.
5. Makes 4 large bowls.

olive oil, frozen corn, celery, onion, garlic, tomatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, water, jalapeno chile, chicken stock, tortilla chips, shredded monterey jack cheese, cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tortilla-soup-64992 (may not work)