Chicken Tortilla Soup

Description: This soup is quick to make, flavorful, and filling! Serve with warm corn bread or tortillas. This also freezes well.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano or 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can water
• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup white hominy (optional)
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinse and drained
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
• avocado, chopped
• monterey jack cheese, shredded
• green onion, chopped
• tortilla chips, crushed

Steps:

1. In a medium stock pot, saute onion and garlic in oil.
2. Stir in chili powder, oregano/Italian seasoning, tomatoes, broth and water.
3. Bring to boil and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Add corn, hominy, chili peppers, beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls and garnish with avocado, grated Jack cheese, chopped green onion, or crushed tortilla chips.