7 Soup #4 Tortilla Soup

Ingredients
1/2 olive oil cooking spray
1 low carb tortilla (10-inch) , cut into 2" x1/4" strips
1/2 small onions , chopped
1/2 cup fresh chopped celery
1/2 medium tomatoes , coarsely chopped
1/4 tsp dried basil , leaves
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth
7 3/4 oz canned pinto beans , rinsed, drained
1 tsp fresh cilantro , finely chopped
1 tsp fresh lime juice
1/2 pinch ground cayenne (red pepper) (to taste)
1/2 pinch salt (optional)


Directions
1 Coat medium skillet with cooking spray. Arrange tortilla strips in pan and coat with cooking spray. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, flipping a few times until tortillas are golden and crispy. Remove to plate.
2 Coat large saucepan with cooking spray. Add onions, celery, tomatoes, basil, and cumin. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes.
3 Add vegetable broth and beans. Bring to boil. Lower heat to simmer 3 to 5 minutes.
4 Add cilantro, lime juice, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt, if desired.
5 When ready to serve, arrange tortilla strips in bowls and ladle soup on top.

From: http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/diabetic-recipes/Tortilla-Soup/r7231.html