Chicken Tortilla Soup

I don’t think i ever had chicken tortilla soup until few weeks ago . I thought they’re good , similar to Chili , but i think i prefer tortilla soup better . The recipe here is so easy , although it took about 1 hour to simmer , so that the taste blends better , so worth it . Perfect day for a chicken tortilla soup , since it’s a little bit cold over here . Anyway here is the recipe :

4 chicken thighs , boneless , cut into bite size

vegetable oil

salt and pepper, smoked paprika

Cut the chicken thighs into bite size , salt pepper them and then sprinkle with some smoked paprika to give a smoky flavour . Brown the chicken about 6-8 minutes high heat . Take them out from the pot and set aside . Throw away the fat .

1 medium onion , chopped

4-5 cloves of garlic , minced

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. chipotle chili powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 -28oz can crushed tomato

1 can of white beans

1 can of red beans / black beans

1 cup of frozen yellow / white corn

1/4 cup of chopped cilantro

1 – 4oz green chiles

4 cups of chicken broth

green onion , c hopped for garnish

tortilla chips for garnish

monterey jack cheese

1. Heat oil on the pot , medium heat , add onion and garlic , saute , about 2-3 minutes until they soften , add cumin , chili powder , cook 1 minute , add crushed tomatoes , and chicken broth . Bring to boil . Add beans , corn and the chicken , simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour , low heat . Add a little sugar if it’s too tangy . Serve in a bowl , sprinkle with green onion , tortilla chips and cheese , add sour cream if u like .