Ingredients

• 1 can corn (rinsed and drained)
• 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 3-4 c chopped chicken
• 2 cartons (32 oz) chicken stock
• 2 c water
• 1/2 can tomato paste (that little can, not sure the oz)
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder OR I used taco seasoning because I was out of chili powder
• Lime juice (squeezed from 1/2 to 1 whole lime)
• 1/4 c chopped cilantro
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, pressed
• 4-5 corn tortillas cut into strips (add these after the soup has simmered for 20 minutes)

Directions

1. Combine the following ingredients. Bring to a boil simmer about 20 minutes.
2. Add tortilla strips after the soup has simmered for 20 minutes.

Top with…

• Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Chopped green onion
• Sliced avocado

You could also experiment with adding the following ingredients…

• Chopped zucchini and squash
• Diced chilis or a can of Rotel
• Chopped onion
• Brown rice to add a bit of bulk

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