Recipe for cooking derby city cafe by dalal mexican tortilla soup

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Derby City Cafe by Dalal Mexican Tortilla Soup

Source: Derby City Cafe by Dalal, Louisville, Kentucky

6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 lrg. onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 med. zucchinis, sliced
4 C. chicken broth
2 (16 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
2 (15 oz.) cans whole kernel corn, undrained
4 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. black pepper
Tortilla chips
Grated Cheddar cheese, to taste

Warm extra virgin olive oil in a lrg. pot set over med.-high heat (warm the pot first to prevent scorching the oil).

When oil begins to shimmer, add onion and garlic; cook until onion pieces are browned and soft. Add zucchini, chicken broth, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, cumin and black pepper.

Cover pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer, covered, for 30 min. (stirring occasionally).

Spoon soup into bowls; top each bowl with tortilla chips and Cheddar cheese.

Makes approximately 5 qt..