Tortilla Soup

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 8 cups Water
• 1 tablespoon parve chicken-flavored consomme powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 Teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• Toppings-
• tortilla chips
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Diced Avocado
• Chopped Cilantro
• sour cream
• Hot sauce

Preparation

1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Saute the diced onions, and garlic until translucent.
2 # Add the tomatoes, water, and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 30 minutes.
3 # Remove the bay leaves. Add the corn and beans and simmer for another 5 minutes.
4 Garnish the soup with the toppings of your choice.

Source:

Savvima.com