Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup dry onions
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 can chicken
• 1 can corn
• 2 cans white beans*
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 3 cups chicken broth

*If you use dry beans, you will need to allow for a much longer cook time.  And perhaps soak the beans the night before.  They are a great option, have a long shelf life, and turn out equally delicious as the beans from the can.

Directions

1. Rinse Corn and Beans in a strainer (I don't like the taste of the liquids from the can, but if you don't mind the taste of the juices don't drain them.  Add them to the soup.  There is nutrition in them from soaking in the food for such a long time.)
2. Add all ingredients into a pot and simmer for 20 minutes
3. serve with whatever yummy condiments you have available

• tortilla chips
• shredded cheddar cheese
• sour cream
• hot sauce
• lime/Lemon/Calamanci
• salsa

This is a favorite soup that we make in our home.  We make it with fresh or dry ingredients depending on what is available, but I enjoy that all the ingredients can be found in shelf stable form, so I normally have everything I need on hand.  If you want to add a little bit of freshness as you rotate your food storage items you can use fresh onions, milk, garlic, chicken, broth, or frozen corn and it still tastes just as delicious.