Why?

"On the street I saw a small girl cold and shivering in a thin dress, with little hope of a decent meal. I became angry and said to God: 'Why did you permit this? Why don't you do something about it?'

For a while God said nothing. That night He replied, quite suddenly: 'I certainly did do something about it. I MADE YOU.'"

Submission by Sister Mary Rose McGeady, Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul

Eating Light and Eating Right on Monday

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1 T olive oil

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp dried oregano

28 oz. crushed tomatoes

10.5 oz condensed chicken broth

1 1/4 c water

1 c corn

4 oz chopped green chili peppers

15 oz black beans

2 cooked chicken breasts, diced

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Stir in chili powder, oregano, tomatoes, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in corn, chilis, beans, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Soup can be topped with tortilla chips and cheese.

Recipe makes 5 - 6 servings