Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

1 celery stalk
1 med. onion (I used green)
1 T olive oil
1 T ground cumin
1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken, cubed
1 can chicken broth
4-5 C water
1 C corn
1 can diced tomatoes (drained)
1 can black beans (drained)
1/2 C peas (opt.)
1 lime or lime juice
cilantro (opt.)
dash of salt
tortilla chips or taco shells


Directions:

Mince celery and onion and place in large sauce pan with olive oil, saute until cooked slightly then add cubed chicken, stirring until cooked through. Add chicken broth and water and bring to boil. Add corn, tomatoes, beans, and peas, let simmer for 20-30 min. Before serving squeeze approx. 1 T lime juice. Bowls may be garnished with cilantro and cubed avacado if desired. Crush tortilla chips into bowl just before eating.