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Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Tortilla chips shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, black beans, and corn, then bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  5. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and lime juice, cooking for another 5 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, diced avocado, sour cream, and fresh cilantro on the side.