Chicken Tortilla Soup

Source: https://therecipecritic.com/chicken-tortilla-soup/

Tim's Notes

Chicken (alternate method): Preheat 3 tbsp oil in dutch oven (or stockpot) over medium-high heat, then sear uncut chicken (seasoned with salt, pepper, and chef's choice) for 2-3 minutes per side until brown but not fully cooked. Allow to cool, then shred with forks.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeños, de-seeded, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 14-ounce can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
• 4 skinless and boneless chicken thighs, diced into bite sized pieces (see note)
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 14-ounce can black beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• tortilla chips, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream (toppings)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a dutch oven and add onions, garlic and jalapeno. Saute till the onions are soft.
2. Add all the other ingredients except black beans to the pot and stir to mix. Bring this to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Add the black beans and simmer for 3 more minutes. Serve hot topped with tortilla chips and your favorite toppings.