Rich, red soup with spicy Mexican flavor. Crunchy munchies you pour the soup over add interesting flavor and texture. Commercial tortilla chips could be susbstituted for time-consuming frying process.
Liquify stewed tomatoes in blender.
Combine rest of ingredients with tomatoes.
Simmer 20-30 minutes
Cut tortillas into 1/2 x 1 inch strips. Fry in hot oil.
Drain on paper towels.
Prepare other garnishes.
Place in individual bowls and lade soup into bowls.