Tex – Mex Chicken & Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• ¼ c. chili powder
• 2 T. ground cumin
• 2 t. ground coriander
• 1 T. garlic powder
• 2 t. smoked paprika
• 1 t. fine sea salt
• ½ t. black pepper
• 2 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 2-3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ½ medium white onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, dice d
• Sea salt
• black pepper
• 1 14oz. can diced fire - roasted tomatoes with green chilies , with liquid
• 1 15oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 3½ c. chicken broth, preferably organic
• 1 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 c. sweet corn kernels
• 3 T. fresh lime juice
• 1 large avocado, di ced
• fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 large lime, cut into wedges