Tortilla Soup

This is one of my favorites. I started it this morning and it is currently simmering in the crockpot for dinner tonight - can't wait.

4 Chicken Breasts (boiled and shredded)
2 cans petite diced tomatoes (15 oz)
2 cans Rosarita enchilada sauce (10 oz)
1/4 c. Onion
1 can green chiles
2 cans chicken broth
2 cups water
1 tbl garlic (or 1 garlic clove)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 can black beans (strained)
1 package frozen corn

Combine in crockpot and cook for 3-4 hours. Serve with tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream and cilantro.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Shhh...don't tell anyone it is the recipe on the bag of the Nestle Chocolate Chip Bag.

2 1/4 cups Flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup butter (softened - not melted)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups chocolate chips

In a small bowl mix the flour, soda, and salt. Cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add in one egg at a time and mix. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Jodi's addition: If the dough is too sticky and greasy, add some more flour. If they are too sticky the cookies will go flat. The other option is to refrigerate the dough for an hour or so - this always helps.

Bake for 9-11 minutes on 375 - don't over cook.