Chicken Tortilla Soup

This is seriously FABULOUS! I make it all the time & I'm always sad when it's gone. It's really mild and just so good!

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked* and cut into chunks)
1 14 oz can diced stewed tomatoes
1 small can diced green chilies
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
4 cups chicken stock (can use canned stock or bouillon)
3-4 green onions (white and green parts), sliced
a touch of lime juice
a handfull of cilantro, chopped
tortilla chips, shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese, sour cream, diced avocados (for serving)

Combine all ingredients except chicken, lime & cilantro in a large pot. Simmer covered 30 minutes. Add chicken and simmer 5 more minutes. Top with lime & cilantro. Serve & let each person add crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese, and diced avocados to taste.

NOTES:
*Instead of boiling the chicken breasts it's best if you grill or bake them (I cook them on my George Foreman Grill)
*We like our soup really thick, but if you don't just add another can of tomatoes & 2 more cups of chicken stock.

Mrs. Field's Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar

Cream together completely, then add:

2 eggs

In a separate bowl prepare the following:

1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
2 cups flour
2 1/2 cups oatmeal (chopped in a blender)

Blend all ingredients together and add as many chocolate chips as you can!

Bake at 375 for 8 - 10 minutes.
Enjoy!

German Pancakes

1 T butter
2 eggs
1/2 C flour
1/2 C milk
1 T lemon juice
dash salt
dash cinnamon


Top With:
powdered sugar
syrup
favorite pancake toppings

Heat over to 425' (must be hot). Melt butter in quiche pan in the over (ceramic works best). Beat eggs, add flour. Mix well until smooth. Add milk and beat again. Add lemon juice, salt & cinnamon and beat again. Pour mixture into hot pan with melted butter in it. Bake 12-15 minutes or until gold brown on edges. Top & Eat. (Serves 2)