Tortilla Soup

"This Tortilla Soup Recipe is very near and dear to my heart. Tortilla soup was my gateway food into culinary flavors other than 'American' - I know, hard to believe, but I didn't grow up eating a big variety of flavors. One year though, for a family reunion, my mother made a Tortilla Soup. I (very very tentatively) tried it and absolutely fell in love. This recipe was inspired by my mom's recipe and is a favorite in our home. I originally posted it in January of 2012 and it's been a 'fan fave' ever sine. Hope you enjoy it!"