Tortilla Soup the Goolsby Way

3 cloves garlic,chopped 1 onion, chopped
1 can (4oz) green chilis, chopped 3 TBSP olive oil
1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, chopped 1 can Rotel tomatoes, chopped
6 cups (32oz.) chicken or turkey stock 1 TBSP cumin
1/2 TBSP salt 1 TBSP Lemon Powder
1/4 TSP Tobasco 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
6 corn tortillas cut into strips 16 to 24 oz boned chicken or turkey (optional)
1 TBSP fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped 1 TBSP chili powder
*Garnish: Monterrey Jack Cheese, Avocado, Sour Cream (necessity) and Tortilla Chips

In Large Soup Pot: simmer garlic, onion, & green chilis in olive oil until onions are tender, about 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except seasonings and tortilla strips. Bring to a boil. Add seasonings and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes before done add tortilla strips. Serve with garnishes 12 servings - 6 if your hungry. I like to fry corn tortillas and add them when I eat.

recipe by Ryan Goolsby.