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Step 1
Crush enough tortilla chips to make 3 tablespoons and set aside.
Step 2
Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat, and add the vegetable oil.
Step 3
Add onions and cook 3 minutes or until softened and translucent.
Step 4
Add the jalapeños and cook an additional 1 minute.
Step 5
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Step 6
Pour in the chicken broth, tomatoes, corn, beans, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper, and crushed corn tortilla chips.
Step 7
If using chicken breasts, add them now and reduce the heat to low.
Step 8
Simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Step 9
Remove chicken breasts and use two forks to shred. Transfer the shredded chicken back into the pot. (If using chopped rotisserie chicken, add it now.)
Step 10
Add lime juice and heavy cream. Stir well and season with salt & pepper. Cook until heated through.
Step 11
Ladle soup into serving bowls and sprinkle with shredded cheese, corn tortilla chips, a dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro.
Step 12
Serve a wedge of lime and a few slices of avocado.