Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Chicken Tortilla Soup

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced finely
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 32 ounces (4 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1- 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes and juice
  • 1.5- 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups  cooked chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups corn
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika may be substituted)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional and to taste
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely minced
Saute onion, jalapeno until soft. Add garlic ,stir.
Add chicken broth, tomatoes, black beans, chicken, corn, lime juice, and spices. 
Boil 5-10 minutes.
Add sour cream, cheese, avocado, tortilla strips to taste. 

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