Kickin' Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe: Fiesta in a Bowl!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to your heat preference)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (5 ml)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (1.25 ml)
• 4 cups chicken broth (1 liter)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (411g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained (Ro-Tel) (283g)
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste (2.5 ml)
• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (680g)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1.25 ml)
• 6 corn tortillas
• Salt to taste
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Diced avocado
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Lime wedges