ZESTY TORTILLA SOUP

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Because my whole family likes Mexican food, we find this soup especially appealing. It has just the right amount of zip without being overwhelming. -Tammy Leiber, Navasota, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h5m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
10 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the next 13 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beef is tender. , Tear tortillas into bite-size pieces; add to soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes; let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish individual servings with cheese, sour cream and onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 966mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.