Tortilla Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Tortilla Soup

• 1 tbsp olive oil (for soup base)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1 chopped bell pepper
• 1 seeded and minced jalapeño (optional)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes and 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
• 1 tbsp olive oil for frying tortillas
• Sour cream, for topping
• Fresh cilantro, for topping
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen corn
• Avocado, for topping (optional)
• Cheddar cheese, for topping (optional)
• Tortilla chips, for topping (optional)