Chicken Tortilla Soup | Natalie Cooks

Ingredients

• 6 corn tortillas, divided
• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 2 ¼ tsp kosher salt, divided
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled, chopped
• 2 bell peppers, seeds removed, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, chopped (optional, or use ½ tsp red pepper flakes)
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 cups water
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 5 oz container spinach (optional)
• Plain whole milk yogurt, for topping
• Cilantro, for garnish