Chicken Tortillia Soup By: Sara

This looks hard but it really isn't that bad!

1 onion chopped

3 cloves garlic minced

1 T olive oil

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp dried cumin

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1 (10.5 oz) can chicken broth ( I use bullion cubes)

1 1/4 c water

1 can whole corn kernels, cooked

1 can white hominy

1 (4 oz) can chopped green chile peppers

1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1/4 c fresh cilantro

2 boneless chicken breast cooked and cut into pieces (I just buy the rotisserie chicken for added flavor)

Directions:

In a medium stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft . Stir in chili powder, oregano, tomatoes, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5-10 minutes

Stir in corn, hominy, chiles, beans, cilantro, adn chicken. simmer for 10 min.

**Heres the Deal: I don't do any of the Saute part. It takes too long and seems too complicated for me. I just dump it all into the pot and boil it until it looks done. You know heated all the way through with soft onions. Way easier and just as tasty!

Serve soup with

sliced avocado

Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese

chopped green onions