2-10oz cans Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles, with juices
1-14oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1-12oz can whole kernel corn, drained
2teaspoonschili powder
1teaspooncumin
1teaspoonoregano
1teaspoonpaprika
1bay leaf
8oz cream cheese, cut into cubes and room temperature
2cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Salt and pepper to taste
Your favorite toppings: diced avocado, sliced jalapenos, tortilla strips, cilantro.
Instructions
Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and saute the ⅓ cup chopped onion, two minced garlic cloves, and ½ chopped red bell pepper until fragrant.
Add all other ingredients except for the cream cheese and shredded chicken. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Mix in the cream cheese cubes and simmer until dissolved. This may take a few minutes.
Stir in two cups of shredded leftover rotisserie chicken and add salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for 5 minutes and serve with your favorite toppings.