chicken tortilla soup (sallye)

Ingredients

• 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 8 ounces carrot matchsticks
• 3 - ribs celery, finely diced
• 1 large white onion, finely diced
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped
• 2 cans rotel tomatoes and chilis
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 package frozen corn (10 oz)
• 1 or 2 medium jalapeno pepper, chopped fine (optional)
• 2-4 quarts water (enough to fully cover chicken)
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14 oz) size)
• 1 package tortilla strips
• 8 ounces grated mexican blend cheese