1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed for seasoning
\n1 teaspoon paprika , sweet or smoked, plus more as needed for seasoning
\nblack pepper, as needed for seasoning
\n2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
\n1 cup chopped white onion, \u00bc-inch dice
\n1 tablespoon minced garlic
\n2 teaspoons cumin
\n1 teaspoon coriander
\n1 teaspoon chili powder
\n1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
\n1 tablespoon minced jalapenos
\n\u00bc cup tomato paste
\n\u00be cup chopped red bell pepper, \u00bc-inch dice
\n1 cup corn kernels, fresh, canned or frozen
\n1 cup black beans, canned, rinsed and drained
\n14.5 ounce canned diced fire roasted tomatoes, plus juice
\n5 cups unsalted chicken stock
\n1 \u00bd teaspoons dried oregano
\n1 cup sliced corn tortilla strips, \u00bc-inch thick, 2-inch long strips
\n1 tablespoon lime juice
\n\u00bc cup cilantro leaves, for garnish.<\/p>\n
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Lightly season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat large saute pan or dutch oven over medium heat.
\nAdd 1 tablespoon olive oil, once hot cook the chicken on one side until lightly browned on the surface, 6 to 7 minutes.
\nFlip and cook on the other side until the internal temperature reaches 160\u00b0F (71\u00b0C), about 5 to 6 minutes.
\nTransfer chicken to a clean plate and shred into smaller pieces once cooled, reserve. In the same pot heat over medium heat, add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
\nOnce the oil is hot, add in the onions and garlic, saute for 1 minute. Add in the cumin, coriander, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon paprika, continuously stirring for 30 seconds.
\nAdd chopped chipotle chilis and jalapenos, saute for 1 minute. Add in tomato paste and saute for 1 minute. Add in bell pepper and corn, saute for 1 minute.
\nAdd in the black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken stock, oregano, salt, 1 cup tortilla strips, and shredded chicken, stir to combine.
\nBring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer, cook until tortillas are softened about 15 minutes.
\nStir in lime juice and cilantro leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve the soup with desired toppings.<\/p>\n\n