Chicken Tortilla Soup – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, peeled, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 5 cups homemade or good quality chicken broth
• Two (14.5-ounce) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes and juice
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups shredded cooked roast chicken (skin removed)
• 1/2 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional and to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
• 1 avocado, diced for serving
• 1/3 cup shredded Jake cheese, (optional)
• 1 cup tortilla chips, lightly crushed