"This easy, hearty chicken tortilla soup recipe is made with black beans, peppers, and homemade crispy tortilla strips, the perfect weeknight meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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1.5 pounds boneless chicken (Use a 2 medium-sized chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs, or a combination of them)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Olive oil
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3-4 jalapeno peppers (chopped (if you want some REAL heat, add in a chopped scorpion pepper))
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1 medium onion (chopped)
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3 garlic cloves (chopped)
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2 large tomatoes (chopped (canned tomatoes are good as well - use 14.5 ounce can))
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½ cup corn (frozen is OK)
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3 teaspoons chili powder (I used a combination of ancho and Spanish paprika)
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1 teaspoon cumin
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3 cups chicken broth
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1 can black beans (drained)
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (+ more for serving)
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6 corn tortillas (cut into strips)