Cozy Stove Top Chicken Tortilla Soup Southwestern Delight

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (1.25 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (1.25 ml)
• 6 cups chicken broth (1.4 liters), low sodium preferred
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained (411g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
• 1 cup frozen corn (150g)
• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (680g)
• 1 lime, juiced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Corn tortilla chips, for serving
• Optional toppings: avocado, shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack), sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, green onions, hot sauce