Chicken Tortilla Soup

This soup is a great week night meal. Make a "Toppings Bar" with your garnishes so your family can create there own masterpiece.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, chopped [include seeds]
4 cups cooked chicken

2 cups fresh or frozen corn
3-4 cups of chicken broth
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 can black beans [frijoles negros]

1 cup of hominey
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 15 oz can tomato sauce

 Garnish Options

Corn Tortilla strips or crumbled Tortillas

Sour Cream

Chipotle Sour Cream (Adds a delicious smokey flavor. Chop 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo until finely chopped add to 1/2 C. of Sour Cream stir till well combined.)

Chopped cilantro

Sliced Jalapeno

Monterey Jack or Queso Fresco

Sliced Avocado

Green Onion

Saute the onion, garlic and pepper in the oil and butter until soft. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.