You can either cook them up separately al dente, or throw them in about 1/2 hour before the soup is done. I would cook them separately and just add them to the finished soup. I wouldn't want the starch to mix with the liquid.

Paula, the tortilla soup sounds yummy!! Glad you made it and liked it - I'm definitely trying it soon!

Mmmmmmm this thread is making me soo hungry

I'm getting the stuff to make Lindsay's mom's hamburger soup today! Well, probably tomorrow I'll make it.

I made the hamburger soup - it is delicious - just like Lindsay said! Thanks for the recipe, I know I will make it often! Also, for those of us who like spicy things, this soup could definitely be adapted to have a Mexican flair with the addition of corn, jalapenos, cumin, ground red peppers or the like.

I'm so glad you liked it Gayle!

I've eaten on Linday's (mom's) soup since Sunday! It is really good!!!!! Tomorrow it's Paula's goulash!