Mexican Chicken Soup

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8, 1 c bowls Cost per serving: $1

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh tomatoes, diced
• 1 c black beans, rinsed & soaked overnight (or 1, 15 oz, can)
  
• 2 c corn (or 1, 15 oz, can corn, drained & rinsed
• 1, 14 oz, can low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 lb chicken, shredded (fat, skin & bones discarded)

Optional Garnish:

• salsa
• shredded cheese
• tortilla chips
• sour cream
• fresh cilantro, chopped
  
• fresh avocado, chopped or sliced
  

Directions:

1. In a lg pot add: tomatoes, beans, corn, broth, garlic, chili powder, cumin, pepper, & chicken.
2. Heat to boiling, reduce heat to simmer, covered, until chicken is tender.
3. Garnish & Serve!