Make It Monday: Chicken Tortilla Soup

January is here! Are you ready for it? January and I have a love-hate relationship. I love the New Year with a fresh start, but January seems to be the longest month ever and brrrr so cold. The cold makes me crave comfort food, and I don't know about you, but Chicken Tortilla Soup is a fav for me.

Here is my version of it...

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:
2 Cups Cooked Chicken
1 Can Black Beans undrained
1 Can Rotel (you can use original or mild depending on your family's heat preference)
1 Can of Tomato Sauce
1 Cup Homemade Salsa (or you can use your favorite store brought version)
2 Cloves Garlic minced
1 Can Chicken Broth
Cumin (eyeball it)
Chili Powder (eyeball it)
Onion Powder (eyeball it)

Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in the crock pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Or you can simmer over the stove for a few hours. Top with shredded cheese and Tortilla chips. Enjoy!

So, what's your family's favorite comfort food?

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