Chicken Tortilla Soup

This soup is extremely easy to make and tastes exactly like the ones the popular restaurants make.

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes & green chilies
• 3 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth
• 1 (15.25 oz) can whole kernel corn
• 1 (20 oz) can white hominy
• 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chile peppers
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 (12.5 oz) cans Valley Fresh 100% Natural Chicken Breast
• crushed tortilla chips
• shredded Mexican cheese

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft.
2. Stir in cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Stir in corn, hominy, chile peppers, black beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer for about 60 minutes.
4. Serve soup into individual serving bowls, and top with crushed tortilla chips & shredded cheese.