Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts*
• 6 cups 33%-lower-sodium chicken broth, divided*
• 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped**
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp Himalayan salt
• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can white hominy, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
• Desired toppers: sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced avocado, salsa, sliced jalapeño peppers, sliced green onions or Tortilla Strips (see below)