Chicken Tortilla Soup (Quick Style)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cooked shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup Salsa (medium or mild)
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup Corn kernels (canned or frozen)
• 1/2 cup Tortilla strips (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1/2 tsp Cumin(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Chili powder(optional)
• to taste Salt(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): In a small bowl, stir salsa and spices (cumin and chili powder, if using). Measure and rinse beans, and set out corn and tortilla strips.

2. 2

   Cook (20 minutes): In a pot over medium-high heat, combine chicken broth and the salsa mixture. Bring to a simmer, then simmer 5 minutes to meld flavors.

3. 3

   Cook (20 minutes): Add shredded chicken, black beans, and corn. Simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot and slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Finish (20 minutes): Turn off heat and stir in lime juice. Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips.