quick and easy meals for 1 or 2

 Gammy is still up in Texas cuddling our new grandbaby and our friends Butch and Janie had me over for a fast supper. This is what Janie made. I've had Aztec (tortilla) soup before, but never this good. This was the best ever!! This is Janie's recipe in her words.

6 corn tortillas, cut into strips                            1 can tomatoes (303) with liquid
2 TBL. Olive Oil                                                1 tsp. salt
1 onion, chopped                                             1/4 tsp. pepper
1 garlic clove, minced                                        1 tsp. chili powder
2 red chili pods, stems and seeds removed            1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  ( dried can be used but fresh much better)
3 Cups chicken broth (see note)

    Cut tortillas into 1/2-inch strips and set aside.  Saute the onion, garlic, and chili in the hot oil until tender.  Add all the other ingredients except tortillas and cheese and simmer for about 30 minutes.  Add the tortillas and continue simmering for another 30 minutes.

  I like to boil chicken and use the stock for this recipe add chopped chicken as much as you like.  I also add 1 can of whole kernel corn , drained. The chicken and corn should be added  for the last 30 min. of simmering. Serve with extra corn chips, avacado slices and sour cream and cheese.  Freezes very well ( usually  make a double batch).

Experiment you can use any veggies or meat you like in this recipe.