5 Star Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:
1 cup diced carrots 1/8 tsp salt
1 cup chopped celery 1/4 tsp pepper
1 clove fresh garlic 2 tbsp corn or olive oil
1 cup diced onion
4- 15oz cans of chicken broth
1 - 15oz can of diced tomatoes
1 - 10oz can of Rotel tomatoes and green chile diced
1 - 1.25oz pkg of taco seasoning
10 corn tortillas torn into small pieces
12 oz chicken meat cooked and diced
12 oz shredded mexican blend or monterey jack cheese
1 cup milk

Directions:
Saute carrots, celery, onions and garlic in the oil with salt and pepper until tender.
Add 4 cans of chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add diced tomatoes, Rotel, taco seasoning and chicken.
Add 10 corn tortillas torn into small pieces and let boil for 20 minutes until tortillas are fully
incorporated into soup.
Reduce heat and add 12 oz cheese and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Add milk and let simmer another 10 minutes.

If thicker soup is desired add more corn tortillas and incorporate into soup.
Garnish with tortilla chips,shredded cheese and sour cream.

If you enjoy tortilla soup, this is delicious!!