Miriam’s Tortilla Soup

Serves 8

1 T olive oil

2 ea corn tortillas

½ c ea celery & onion, diced small

1 ½ t fresh garlic, minced

2 ½ c marinara sauce

1 ¼ c canned diced tomatoes, with juice

1 qt vegetable broth

3 T fresh cilantro, chopped

Procedure
Heat oil in saucepan, medium heat. Fry tortillas until crispy, remove. drain well, set aside.

Add celery & onions to pan, sweat 6-8 mins

Add garlic, sweat 1 minute

Add marinara sauce, diced tomatoes & broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, simmer 30-45 minutes

Crush up fried tortilla, add to soup. Simmer 10 minutes

Use immersion or traditional blender, puree until very smooth

Garnish with cilantro