Beef Enchilada Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Saute carrots, onions, celery in corn oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper until tender.
2. 2
   Add beef broth and bring to boil.
3. 3
   Add tomatoes, Rotel, taco seasoning, and shredded beef.
4. 4
   Cut tortillas into small pieces and add to broth mixture.
5. 5
   Let boil for 20 minutes or until tortillas are thoroughly incorporated into soup, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking.
6. 6
   Reduce heat and simmer for additional 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Add milk and simmer for additional 10 minutes.
8. 8
   If thicker soup is desired, add more diced tortillas and let incorporate into soup.
9. 9
   Garnish with shredded cheese and broken tortilla chips.
10. 10
    Substitutions: 1 cup Masa Harina (masa flour) for 1 12 ct package of yellow corn tortillas. Gradually add masa flour mixing into broth. If thicker soup is desired, add more masa flour.
11. 11
    Can also add two seeded/sliced jalapenos and one sprig of fresh cilantro.