Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:

2 cups precooked chicken

1 medium onion- diced

2 cloves garlic - minced

1 bag frozen corn/can of corn

1 can beans- pinto, black, kidney, navy your choice

1 bell pepper- diced

1 can diced tomatoes

1 jar of salsa

4-5 c chicken stock/broth

1 c rice

salt and pepper

2 tsp cumin

2 tsp paprika

2 tsp chile powder

2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)

2 tbsp oil (I use butter or chicken Schmalz)

Directions:

Place oil in stock pot and heat over medium high. Sautee the onion and green peppers for 5 min, add garlic and sautee until fragrant, add corn and stir. Once heated through add spices and salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, beans, salsa, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and add 1 c rice. Let simmer for 20-25 min or until rice is cooked through. Turn off heat and add precooked chicken. Give a gentle stir and then serve with a dollop of sour cream, jalapeño, green onions, tortilla chips, fermented curtido, or your favorite toppings.