1 med. onion
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. oil
2 lbs. stew meat, optional
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef broth
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can chicken broth
1/4 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can tomato soup
1 1/2 cans water
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp. Tabasco, optional
4 tortillas, cut in 1 inch squares

Saute the first 5 ingredients in a large kettle. Add remaining ingredients except tortillas and cheese, and simmer for 50 minutes. Add tortillas and cook 10 minutes. Pour into mugs and sprinkle with cheese. Caution: you may want to go easy on the hot stuff!! Serves 6 to 8.