Mae's Tortilla soup

• 4 tbsp canola oil
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium carrot or 6 baby carrots-- chopped
• 2 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 add desired herbs -- basil, cilatro, etc, to taste.
• 2 med, red potatos-- chopped
• 1 small onion-- chopped
• 4 cup stock -- i use chicken
• 1 can , 10 oz tomato sauce
• 1 small can green chilies-- optional
• 1 can black beans, optional
• 2 13 oz cans chicken, optional

1. add oil to cast iron skillet heat until a sprinkling of water dances
2. put cornmeal in skillet, stir until meal is golden in color
3. add tomato sauce + 2 cans of water
4. add all veg, cook on med heat until tender
5. add all spices and seasonings
6. add stock, cook for 15 min
7. serve hot with crispy tortilla strips
8. enjoy!

canola oil, cornmeal, cumin, garlic, black pepper, carrot, stalk celery, chili powder, basil, chicken, tomato sauce, green chilies optional, black beans, chicken

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/335572-maes-tortilla-soup (may not work)