Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 . Stage

Heat the oven to 400° F.

2 . Stage

Place the tortilla strips on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until they're golden.

3 . Stage

Stir the broth, picante sauce, garlic powder, tomatoes, and carrots in a 2-quart saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.

4 . Stage

Stir in the chicken and heat through.

5 . Stage

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the tortilla strips.

6 . Stage

Tip: For 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken, use 3/4 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed.  In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is done. Drain and chop the chicken.