Tortilla Soup

*When making this I'm always skeptical...but when I taste it I remember how much I love this dish. Eden even loved it. After every slurp she said, "MMM!!"

Tortilla Soup
Recipe from the Finlinsons

1-2 Medium tomatoes, cut up
1/2 Onion
1-2 Garlic cloves
8 Cups chicken broth (1 quart or 5 cans)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings:

Tortilla strips or chips
Salsa (preferably with tomato chunks)
Shredded cheese
Avocado (optional)

Blend tomatoes, onions, and garlic in a blender until smooth. Put in a large pot and heat until boiling, stirring frequently. Simmer on low, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Heat to boiling. Turn down and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Add toppings.