Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:

• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15 oz. can small white northern beans
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 2 stalks celery
• 6 or 8 baby carrots, diced or steamed beforehand
• 2 or 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 T. cumin
• 1 T. dried or 3 T. fresh chopped cilantro
• 3 or 4 green onions, chopped
• corn tortilla chips
• soy cheese, optional
  

Saute celery and green onion in olive oil, then add garlic and carrots if raw until slightly cooked. Add broth and all other ingredients except chips and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also add green chili sauce or peppers if you like spicy. Serve in bowls with crushed chips and grated soy cheese on top. Excellent with green salad.

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 30-45 mins.