1/2 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) can Ro-Tel tomatoes & green chilies, diced
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef bouillon soup
1 (10 1/4 oz.) can chicken broth soup, undiluted
1 (10 1/4 oz.) can tomato soup, undiluted
1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn
1 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. parsley flakes (opt.)
6-8 corn tortillas, cut into 1/2" strips
1/2-3/4 lb. ground beef, browned (opt.)

Saute onion and garlic in oil in large Dutch oven until tender. Ad next 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Add tortilla strips and simmer 5 minutes.

If adding meat, add browned, salt and peppered ground beef with other 10 ingredients. 6 to 8 cups.