Combine all ingredients except chips and cheese. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Divide chips and cheese evenly among 6 bowls. Ladle soup into prepared bowls and serve immediately.

Summer vegetable chicken-tortilla soup Nonstick cooking spray 4 corn tortillas, halved, then cut crosswise in narrow strips 2 cans (14.5 oz each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise 3/4 in. thick 1/2 tsp. each minced garlic and ground cumin 1 cup

In a heavy, preferably...garlic and discard. Fry tortilla strips in garlic flavored...celery, and carrots. Saute vegetables , stirring them often,...desired) and simmer until soup is heated through. Discard...red pepper flakes (if desired).

Place the ancho and new Mexican chiles in a food processor and chop to a fine consistency. Remove to a bowl. Place tomatoes, onions, and garlic in food processor and chop coarsely, using the on/off switch.

Tortilla Ball Soup recipe 10 corn tortillas, torn 1/4 cup milk 1 small onion, cut up 1 clove garlic 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 cups beef broth 1 (4 ounce) can whole green chiles, seeded, rinsed and chopped 1/4 cup (10 ounce) shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup light cream 2

In a soup pot, saute onions & garlic in oil until softened. Add the chiles, cumin & oregano & saute a few more minutes. Add tomatoes & sprinkle with a little salt. Cover the pot & cook gently until the tomatoes begin to release their juices. Stir occasionally. Add stock &