Chicken Tortilla Soup

Provided by Carol Spaniel for the June 2022 issue of EnnisNOW Magazine.

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• Olive oil, for sautéing
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1 rotisserie chicken
• 1 10-oz. can diced tomatoes
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. dried cilantro
• Tortilla chips
• Pepper Jack cheese, grated, for topping

1. Sauté the onion, garlic and green pepper in the olive oil for about 5 minutes. 
2. Add the corn, chicken and tomatoes. 
3. Add the broth, water and seasonings; simmer until tender.
4. Serve over tortilla chips; top with Pepper Jack cheese.