Tortilla soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12Corn tortillas
Corn oil
1mediumSpanish onion, chopped fine
½cupCelery, chopped fine
2cupsFresh corn, cut from cob
2cupsGreen beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
2cupsCabbage, chopped fine
328-oz. cans whole tomatoes, or fresh equivalent
Spike and Vegit (instead of salt)
Dash of hot sauce
Grated nuts for topping

Directions

Cut tortillas in one-and-a-half inch squares, and saute quickly in oil until crispy. Place them on paper towels to prevent their becoming soggy, then wrap them in paper towels to keep them warm, and set aside.

Saute chopped onion in oil until golden. Puree tomatoes in food processor or blender, and pour into cooking pot with sauteed onions.

Add chopped cleery, cut corn, chopped green beans, and chopped cabbage. Bring soup liquids to a boil, then lower heat and let simmer until vegetables are tender (about twenty minutes). Before serving, season liberally with Spike and Vegit, and add a dash of hot sauce.

Place tortilla squares into soup bowls. Pour in soup and top with generous helpings of grated nuts.

Serves 6-8.

Recipe by Cloris Leachman

From _Famous Vegetarians and their Favorite Recipes_