Chicken Tortilla Soup

JENN RUDD

3/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
4 cans vegetable or chicken broth
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Spray soup kettle with Pam. Cook onion and garlic over medium heat until almost tender. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, broth, and cilantro. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes

Then add the following ingredients, cover and simmer 5 minutes:

1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (or canned tomatoes)
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
shredded cooked chicken

Ladle into bowls. Top with grated cheese, tortilla strips, and sliced green onion.