Chicken Tortilla Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil.
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped.
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced.
04 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced.
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder.
07 - 1 lb chicken breasts (2 medium).
08 - 20 oz can crushed tomatoes.
09 - 32 oz chicken broth.
10 - 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed.
11 - 14 oz can corn, drained and rinsed.
12 - 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, divided.
13 - 1 lime, juiced.
14 - 1 teaspoon salt.
15 - 1/4 cup olive oil (for tortilla strips).
16 - 8 corn tortillas.
17 - 1 large avocado, diced.
18 - Lime wedges for serving.

# Instructions:

01 - Cut tortillas into strips. Fry in batches in hot oil until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
02 - Cook onion, garlic and jalapeño in oil until softened.
03 - Add chicken, corn, beans, spices, tomatoes, cilantro and broth. Simmer 25 minutes.
04 - Remove and shred chicken. Return to pot with lime juice. Simmer 5 more minutes.
05 - Top with tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro and lime wedges.

# Notes:

01 - Can make tortilla strips ahead.
02 - Adjust jalapeño for desired spice level.

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