Zesty Southwest Chicken Soup Recipe: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

Ingredients

• 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
• 1 pound (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
• 1 can (15 oz/425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz/425 g) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup (240 g) frozen or canned corn, drained
• 1 can (14.5 oz/400 g) diced tomatoes (with green chilies for extra flavor)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
• ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
• Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• Sliced avocado
• Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
• Sour cream