Kid-Friendly Chicken Tortilla Soup (For The Slow Cooker, Or Not) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, with seasoning
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, fire-roasted
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
1 cup frozen sweet corn
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon chili powder (I didn't have any on hand, so I made Chili Powder)
1 teaspoon salt (or more, if using low sodium chicken broth)
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 chicken breasts
Optional Toppings
shredded Mexican blend cheese
sour cream
avocado
crushed tortilla chips

Preparation

In a large soup pot, heat the oil.
Add onions and saute until translucent.
Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT chicken and bring to boil.
Add chicken breasts and reduce heat to simmer.
Cook 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken and shred; return shredded chicken to pot.
Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.