Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup

Name: Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large white onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (see Note about other heat options); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground chile powder (see Note about other heat options); 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 to 4 cups chicken stock or broth; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (see Note); 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels (optional); Kosher salt and black pepper; Juice of half a lime; Cotija cheese, crumbled; 1 medium avocado, sliced; Sour cream or Mexican crema; Second half of lime, cut into wedges; Chopped fresh cilantro; Corn tortillas, cut into thin ribbons, to fry (instructions below); Hot sauce