Tortilla Soup

A quick and delicious family favorite.
Source: Southern Living, December 2003

Ingredients

• 2 (14 1/2 oz) cans chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 oz) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Mexican four-cheese blend
• tortilla chips

Instructions

1. In a large stock pot, bring first 7 ingredients to a boil.
2. Reduce heat, add chicken and next 4 ingredients, and simmer 20 minutes.
3. Ladle into your favorite bowl and garnish with cheese and green onions. Serve with tortilla chips.