Tortilla Soup

Don't let this long list of ingredients stop you - most of these items are in your pantry or fridge.

Yield: Makes 6 cups

Ingredients

• 2  (14 1/2-ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1  (14 1/2-ounce) can Cajun-style stewed tomatoes
• 3  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 3  garlic cloves, pressed
• 2  teaspoons  chili powder
• 1/2  teaspoon  ground cumin
• 1/4  teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1 1/2  cups  chopped cooked chicken
• 1  cup  frozen corn kernels
• 1  (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2  tablespoons  half-and-half
• 1  green onion, thinly sliced
• Tortilla chips
• 1  cup  (4 ounces) shredded Mexican four-cheese blend (optional)
• Sliced green onions (optional)

Preparation

Bring first 7 ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; add chicken and next 4 ingredients, and simmer 20 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips and, if desired, cheese and green onions.