"Tortilla" Soup

I profess, I do not actually know how to make tortilla soup.  But one night I happened to throw a bunch of stuff together for soup, and everyone said it tasted just like tortilla soup. I don't know, but I don't have a name for it, so "Tortilla" Soup it is.  And it makes me want a margarita every time I have it.....oh that is so happening after Little Man is born!

"Tortilla" Soup

2 chicken breasts, chunked
1/2 onion, diced
1 red pepper, 1 green pepper, 1 orange pepper, diced
1 can of zesty tomatoes (or something close to it. Mexican stewed and the like work just dandy)
1 can of black beans
1 can of corn
1 Tbs Better Than Boullion Chicken Stock
4 cups water, plus 4 cups more
2 tsp chili powder, separated
2 1/2 tsp cumin, separated
1 tsp cayenne
1 tsp tumeric
1 Tbs garlic
salt and pepper
2 Tbs olive oil

Heat olive oil over medium and add chicken. Add 1 tsp of chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, salt and pepper.  Cook until browned.

While browning chicken, boil 4 cups of water and add chicken boullion.  3 cups of straight chicken stock would work fine as well.

After stock is made, add remaining 4 cups of water and mix.  Add in chicken, onion, peppers, tomatoes, black beans and corn.  Season with garlic, turmeric and cayenne, as well as remaining chili powder and cumin. Salt and pepper to taste. 

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and let cook about 30 minutes longer.  Add additional seasoning as desired.

*Optional garnishes include greek yogurt (or sour cream if you prefer), shredded cheddar and of course tortilla chips.

Eat and enjoy!