->Tortilla Soup 01 <-

4 8 tortillas

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 clove of garlic

1 cup tomato puree

1 onion, chopped

1 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley

1 tsp chili powder

1 bay leaf

2 cups water

1 1/2 Tbsp grated cheese

Cut tortillas in narrow strips with scissors and set aside to dry.

Heat oil in casserole. Cook garlic clove in oil until burned black

and remove. Brown tortilla strips in oil and add tomato puree,

onion, parsley, chili powder, bay leaf, and 2 cups water. Simmer

for about 15 minutes or until tortilla strips are soft and soup is

almost dry. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.