Kellie's Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Directions:

1. In a large stock pot whisk together all eight cans of soup.
2. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, salsa, chilies, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper.
3. Bring ingredients to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for an hour.
4. Add cilantro and chicken and simmer another hour.
5. During last hour of cooking, cut tortillas into strips with a pizza cutter.
6. Deep fry tortilla strips in hot oil until they are browned. Drain on paper towels.
7. Ladle soup into bowls; top with tortilla strips, and shredded cheese.
8. **You can also top with additional chopped chicken, tomato, cilantro and/or sour cream.