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Spicy Salsa Soup

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Ingredients

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  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 cups MSG-free chicken broth
  • 2 (16 oz) jars salsa (mild, medium or hot depending on preference)
  • 1 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 2 cups black beans, soaked, rinsed & drained (or 1 15 oz. can)
  • 2 cups slow cooked, shredded chicken
  • [Garnish with:]
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 5 scallions, chopped
  • Sour cream
  • Tortilla chips, crushed

Instructions

  1. Sauté garlic in oil in a large pot until garlic is lightly brown.
  2. Meanwhile, blend salsa and broth together in a blender until smooth.
  3. Pour salsa and broth mixture into pot and add lime juice. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne.
  4. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Add corn, beans, & chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls & garnish with grated cheese, cilantro, sour cream, chopped green onion or crushed tortilla chips.