Chicken Tortilla Soup - Vetri Community Partnership

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne or red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-sodium diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (32-ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tortillas, cut into strips
• Optional garnishes: grated Monterey jack cheese, cilantro, lime, sour cream, avocado