Chicken Cilantro Soup

1. Meat from one chicken (I use a rotisserie chicken from Sams/costco)
2 onions
2 TBS minced garlic (fresh)
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
7 chicken boullion cubes
6 c. water
5 bay leaves
2 handfuls chopped, fresh cilantro
6 small cans mild, chopped green chilies--pureed
2 cans black beans--drained
2 cans diced tomatoes--not drained
fresh juice of one lime
Add generous amount of olive oil to a stockpot. Carmelize the onions and garlic in olive oil. Add all powdered spices to carmelized onions and sautee for another minute or two. Dissolve the bullion cubes in the water and add to onion/spice mixture. Add bay leaves and chicken (I shred it with a fork into pieces) and bring to a boil. Let simmer. Puree the diced chilies in a blender and add to mixture. Add drained cans of beans and undrained cans of tomatoes. Let simmer another ten minutes or so to allow flavors to seep together. Coarsely chop cilantro and add to the soup along with the lime juice. Remove bay leaves before serving. I like to serve with a garnish of sour cream, grated cheese and cilantro on top.  Enjoy!

This is Alicia's yummy recipe.