SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SOUP

1 lb cooked chicken, shredded

3 (15.5-oz each) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

2 (14-oz each) chicken broth

2 (10-oz each) cans diced tomatoes with green chili peppers

1 can whole kernel corn

1/2 large-size yellow onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped jalapeno peppers (wash hands thoroughly after handling)

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 1/2 tsp chili powder

2 tsp red pepper flakes

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1/2 cup sour cream for garnish (more if desired)

Tortilla chips for serving, if desired

Place the chicken, beans, broth, tomatoes with juices, jalapenos, corn, onion, garlic and other spices in slow cooker.

Cook mixture on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.

To serve, top each serving with a spoonful of sour cream and serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

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