Tomato, Lime & Tortilla Soup

Tomato, Lime & Tortilla Soup

4 Preparation Time :

Categories : Soups Mexican

Appetizers Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 c Onions, chopped

4 ea Garlic cloves, chopped

3 tb Vegetable oil

2 ea Jalapeno chiles, minced

1 t Cumin

1/2 ts Oregano

3 1/2 c Tomatoes, chopped

3 c Stock

1/3 c Lime juice

Salt, to taste

Tortilla chips, crumbled

Cilantro, chopped

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 & simmer, covered, for 15

minutes. Add lime juice & check the seasoning.

Serve topped with crumbled tortilla chips (I find that

these are not necessary) & garnish with cilantro.

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