Absolute Best Chicken Tortilla Soup Ever Recipe

Ingredients for Absolute Best Chicken Tortilla Soup Ever

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
• Diced Tomatoes
• 1 cup picante sauce
• Ranch Style Beans
• Black Beans
• Frozen Whole Kernel Corn
• Ground Cumin
• Black Pepper
• Dried Oregano Leaves
• Chili Powder
• Paprika
• Cooked Chicken Breasts
• Fresh Cilantro
• Tortilla chips, to taste
• Avocado
• Cheddar Cheese

How to Make Absolute Best Chicken Tortilla Soup Ever

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 cup of chopped carrots and 2 cloves of minced garlic.
3. Cook until the onion is tender, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Increase heat to high and add 6 cups of chicken broth, 2 (28 ounce) cans of crushed tomatoes, 1 cup of your favorite picante sauce, 1 (15 ounce) can of drained and rinsed black beans, 1 (15 ounce) can of corn (drained), 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional).
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add 2 cups of cooked chicken, shredded, and 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro.
8. Cook until thoroughly heated through, about 5 minutes.
9. Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla chips, 1/2 of an avocado, diced, per bowl, and shredded cheese to taste.