PREP TIME TO ON THE TABLE ABOUT 2 HOURS
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 (16 oz) can refried beans
1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained (rotel)
2 (14 1/2 oz) can ready-to-serve chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
6 corn tortillas
8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 cups)
1 (8 oz) carton sour cream
guacamole
Cook onion and garlic in oil in a crockpot on high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Add beans and next 3 ingredients, stirring until smooth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer about 90 minutes.
Cut tortillas into thin strips; spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool.
Ladle soup into individual soup bowls; top with tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and guacamole. Serve immediately. Makes 10 cups
