Cozy Creamy Chicken and Jalapeño Soup Recipe for Spicy Comfort - Pro of Delicious Creations

Ingredients

• 2 cups (300 g / 10.6 oz) cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-3 jalapenos, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
• 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) frozen or fresh corn kernels
• 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 4 cups (960 ml / 32 fl oz) chicken broth
• 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz) heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt
• black pepper
• ½ cup (60 g / 2.1 oz) shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Sliced jalapenos
• Crushed tortilla chips
• Sour cream