Chicken Tortilla Soup

It's getting chilly outside and that means it is time to start eating more soups and stews. I think it can be made in a regular pot but using a crock pot is so much easier, especially when I am working all day. It is so nice to come home to a meal, already prepared! This is an adapted recipe from one that my husband's mom made when he was younger. Even though it is a little different from a traditional Chicken Tortilla Soup, we still really like it.

1 lb chicken, cut into pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 can (drained) black beans
2 cans "Mexican Style" diced tomatoes
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 can (drained) whole kernel corn
2 Tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp onion powder
1 tsp minced garlic

Stir together ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low for at least 6 hours. Serve with sour cream and tortilla chips.