Simply Delicious Chicken Fajita Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips

• 1 (1 1/3 ounce) packet fajita seasoning mix
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 poblana pepper, cut into thin strips (or 1 small can diced green chiles)
• 1 large sweet onion, cut into thin strips

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce)  fire roasted diced tomatoes

• 1 (15 ounce) can seasoned black beans
• 2 cups frozen southwestern-style corn (or regular style frozen corn)

• 1 (26 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 drop hot sauce
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• shredded sharp cheddar cheese or mexican-style cheese, for garnish
• crushed tortilla chips, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Place chicken in the hot oil; cook, stirring only occasionally, until brown, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Sprinkle fajita seasoning over the browned chicken and stir well to coat.

4. 4

   Add the red and green bell pepper, poblano pepper, and onion to the seasoned chicken.

5. 5

   Stir and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour the fire roasted tomatoes, black beans, corn, and broth into the pot with the chicken and vegetables.

7. 7

   Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   Season the soup with hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste before serving.

9. 9

   To each serving, if desired, add some cheese and tortilla chips.