recipe | chicken tortilla soup

Soup, in it's many varieties, is one of my favorite foods. I love combining different flavors & textures in one meal. 

So perfect! Of course, soup is always best on cold winter days and I know it's spring, but winter weather isn't 

quite finished here in Colorado, so I am not letting go of soup yet. Yummy soup makes these in between 

winter & spring days not as bad. Anyway, here is one of my favorite soups...

Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients... 1 chopped onion

3 cloves minced garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth

1¼  cups water

1 can whole corn kernels

1 can white hominy

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers

1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)

2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces

Directions… In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft. Stir in chili powder, oregano, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in corn, hominy, green chilies, beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes. Serve soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips, etc… Enjoy!!