This is an incredibly easy meal to make and you probably already have most, if not all, of the ingredients at home. Simply chop some onion and place in a hot pot with a bit of olive oil. Simmer for a few minutes. Add chopped up chicken and continue cooking until chicken is almost cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add some freshly chopped veggies. I added zucchini, carrot, potato and celery. Cook for a few more minutes. Then, add some chicken broth to cover the chicken and veggies. I used some frozen homemade chicken broth. (Did you know how easy it is to make your own broth? Take a whole chicken, place in boiling water for hours with some celery tops and viola!) Then add some cans of beans you have on hand. I used some black beans, pinto beans and kidney beans. I also threw in a can of turkey chili for some thickening power. Then toss in a can of corn or a frozen bag of corn or heck some freshly cut corn. Add a can of diced tomatoes. Finely chop some fresh cilantro and add to the pot. Let the soup simmer for an hour or more to blend the flavors. Add some salt if needed.
Serve in a bowl with some fresh cojita cheese and mexican crema or sour cream. Top with fresh cilantro, avocado and crumbled up tortilla chips. Then, if you are like me, dump some cholula or your favorite hot sauce, stir and enjoy the goodness! Slice up some freshly baked cornbread and you've got yourself a meal.
