Southwestern Soup

3 cups water

4 cans (8oz each) tomato sauce

2 cans (16oz each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

2 cans (14.5 oz each) chicken broth

2 cups frozen corn

2 cups salsa

1 to 2 tsps dried oregano

1 to 2 tsps dried basil

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

tortilla chips, optional

In a Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.  Serve with tortilla chips if desired.