Chicken Tortilla Soup

Rachelle's Tortilla Soup

1 T olive oil
1 lg onion chopped
5-6 garlic cloves chopped
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 T tomato paste
4-6 c. chicken stock
4-5 14 oz whole canned tomatoes & half the liquid from can
**if you want more spicy add up to 1/2 c. salsa or 1 1/2 chipotle chili & a little adobo sauce

1 can corn
1-2 chicken breasts, shredded or cubed

*garnish with cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese, lime wedges, tortilla chips, and avocado

boil chicken in water w/salt & pepper (use this water as chicken stock) or use rotisserie chicken & buy store bought stock
heat oil in lg pan on med-high, cook onions, oregano, & cumin 2 min. then add garlic & lower heat, cook uncovered about 10 min
add tomato paste to onions & cook for a min
add chicken stock & tomatoes
puree soup
add chicken & corn. simmer a few more min