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Cheesy Chicken Chili Soup

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 diced onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • cilantro to taste
  • 9 oz green chilis (temp to taste)
  • 2 large chicken breast cut into sizeable chunks
  • 5 cup chicken broth
  • salt & pepper
  • 2 15oz can white beans rinsed and drained (or white beans soaked and prepared)
  • enough frozen corn to taste
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • crushed tortilla chips for garnish

Instructions
 

  • in a large pot over medium heat ~ heat olive oil, onion, garlic and spices, 5 minutes.
  • add green chiles, chicken, and broth. season with salt and pepper. bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for approx 10 minutes, until chicken is tender and cooked thru.
  • remove chicken and shred, then return to pot, along with the prepared beans and corn. Let cook 15 minutes.
  • stir in sour cream and cheese and heat thru.
  • add chili into bowls, add crushed tortilla chips and additional cheese if desired.