My Family's Authentic Tortilla Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz or 400 g)
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (optional)
• 4 small corn tortillas, cut into strips
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Lime wedges for serving