Flavor-Packed Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Ingredients

• 4 yellow corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 medium to large onion, diced
• 1-2 jalapeños, deseeded and diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 pound chicken breasts, shredded
• Lime juice for garnish
• Avocado, sour cream, cilantro, cheese, for garnish

Instructions

1. Cut the tortillas into quarter-inch strips and fry them in hot olive oil until crispy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
2. In a Dutch oven, sauté onions, jalapeños, and garlic until softened.
3. Add chicken broth, black beans, corn, crushed tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and chicken breasts. Bring to a boil, then simmer until chicken is cooked through and flavors meld.
4. Shred the chicken and return it to the pot. Squeeze in lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Serve the soup garnished with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, cheese, tortilla strips, and any other desired toppings. Enjoy the rich and flavorful soup!

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