Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Spice filled broth, yummy chicken and veggies come together perfectly in this amazing 20 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbs olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 4 oz can diced green chilies
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 32 ounces chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbs lime juice
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 corn tortillas broken into very small pieces

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Saute garlic and onions about 3 minutes.  Add pre-cooked chicken, chili powder and cumin and cook another minute or so.
• Add tomatoes (with juice), beans, broth, corn, diced chilies, lime juice and 1 cup water to the pan; season with salt and pepper.
• Bring soup to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Add broken up tortillas and cook until tortillas have dissolved (5 to 10 minutes).   You can serve the soup now or simmer over low heat for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to merge a bit more.
• Serve with optional shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sliced avocado and/or sour cream.