Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup- this Mexican inspired soup is perfectly spiced, satisfying, and made in ONE pot! Top your bowl with crispy tortilla strips and a variety of delicious toppings! This easy chicken soup is always a crowd-pleaser and only takes 30 minutes to make!

• 8 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
• 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
• Kosher salt, to taste

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and diced
• 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 32 ounces chicken broth
• 14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 10 ounces diced tomatoes & green chiles, like Rotel
• 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, we use rotisserie chicken
• 1 cup frozen or fresh corn
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice