Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup

Quick, easy, weeknight meal. 

Leftovers are great for lunch the next day. 

Ingredients: 

2 c cooked, shredded chicken

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 zucchinis, chopped

1 small can rotel tomatoes, drained

1 11 oz. can shoe peg corn, drained

6 c chicken broth

2 t chili powder

2 t cumin

juice from 2 limes

s&p to taste

handful fresh cilantro

Directions: 

Drizzle bottom of soup pot with olive oil. 

Heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and zucchini and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.

Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir until fragrant. 

Pour in broth, rotel, and corn. Bring to a boil.

Add shredded chicken, reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is heated through.

Add lime juice and fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning. 

garnish ideas: crushed tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro, shredded cheese 

enjoy :)