Chicken Tortilla Soup

Anyone besides me always grab a rotisserie chicken when they shop at Costco or Sam's Club, regardless if you have plans to eat it for dinner that night?  Well, if you're like me and you happen to have a chicken in the fridge, this soup is the perfect recipe to try!  It tastes amazing and is really simple.  And, something about it just feels like fall comfort food.  Let me know if you give it a try!

(The bit of O.C.D. in me wants to point out that I should have wiped the inside of the bowl.  Unfortunately, I didn't notice that when I took the pictures, so please ignore the messy bowl!)

Ingredients:
3 tbs butter
1 diced onion
2 cloves of minced garlic
3 tbs flour
6 cups of chicken broth
3/4 cup of half & half
3 tbs taco seasoning
1 cup of salsa (mild or spicy depending on your spice preference, I used mild)
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup of frozen corn (or substitute one can of drained corn)
1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed from bones and skin (or you could use a couple of cooked chicken breasts
for garnish- sour cream, shredded cheese, olives, cilantro, corn chips (or anything else you like)

Directions:
In a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat melt butter.  Add onions and garlic.  When soft, about 5 minutes, add three table spoons of flour and stir well until a thick paste is formed.  Cook for a minute or two, then slowly add the broth.  Stir constantly so lumps don't form.  Add the half & half, salsa and taco seasoning.  Stir until smooth and well combined.  Add the tomatoes, beans, corn and chicken and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to a low simmer, cover and cook for about 15 minutes. Serve with your favorite garnishes (suggestions above).

Serves 6-8