| 3 | tablespoons |
butter |
or vegetable oil |
| 1 | each | onion | |
| 28 | ounces | tomatoes, canned | |
| 1 | teaspoon |
garlic |
|
| 32 | ounces | broth | vegetable or chicken |
| 2 | teaspoons | cilantro | * |
| 4 | each | chili pepper | optional* |
| 12 | each | tortilla chips | fried* |
| 1/2 | cup | monterey jack cheese | shredded |
| 1 | cup | avocado | * |
| 4 | tablespoons | sour cream |
Heat butter in 3 quart saucepan over medium high heat.
Saute onion and garlic until onion are browned, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, stirring, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add broth and cilantro, simmer for about 15 minutes.
Divide soup among serving bowls.
Place chilli peppers, tortillas, cheese and avocado on top.
Top with sour cream and serve warm.
First published: 1996-01-27 last updated: 2013-04-29