Chicken Tortilla Soup

Yummy!!! (Thanks Mom!!)


Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 onion, chopped
Olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 c chicken broth
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
14.5 oz can corn, drained and rinsed
2 large chicken breasts, cooked and cut up or shredded
1 can black beans
1 lime
Handful of chopped cilantro
1 avocado, diced
Dash cayenne pepper
1-2 t. chili powder
1-2 t. cumin
1 t. coriander
¾ t salt
¼ t pepper
Jack cheese, shredded
Sour cream

Saute onion in olive oil until soft; add garlic, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, and coriander. Saute a minute or two. Add chicken broth; bring to boil and then simmer. Add tomatoes, corn, and black beans. Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Taste and add more of seasonings if needed. Add juice of lime and chopped cilantro.
Serve soup garnished with sour cream, avocado, shredded cheese. If desired cut tortillas into strips and crisp in skillet or use tostado chips.