Chicken Tortilla Soup

This soup is really easy to make and full of flavor and smells quite heavenly. 

Though the picture below didn't quite capture it, the soup is delightfully colorful.

Ingredients

*2 boneless chicken breast halves

*1 onion, chopped

3 cloves, garlic, minced

*1 tbsp olive oil

*2 tsp chili powder

*1 tsp cumin

*1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes

*32 oz chicken broth

*1 cup water

*1 (15oz) can whole corn kernels

*1 (15oz) can white hominy

*1 (4 oz) can chopped green chile peppers

*1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

*1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

for serving:  sliced avocado, crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, chopped green onions

Bake chicken breasts until fully cooked.  Chop into bit-sized pieces

In a medium stock pot, heat oil over medium heat

Saute onion and garlic until soft

Stir in chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, broth and water.

Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes

Stir in the corn, hominy, chiles, beans,

Simmer on low for 30 minutes

Add the cilantro and chicken.

Simmer on low for 15 minutes.

Serve hot.

Enjoy!!