1In a soup pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and jalapeño. Season with salt, cumin, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
2In a soup pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and jalapeño. Season with salt, cumin, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
3In a soup pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and jalapeño. Season with salt, cumin, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
4Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
6Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
7Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Rotel, salt, pepper, chicken bouillon (optional), beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Stir and check seasonings.
8Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Rotel, salt, pepper, chicken bouillon (optional), beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Stir and check seasonings.
9Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Rotel, salt, pepper, chicken bouillon (optional), beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Stir and check seasonings.
10Add bay leaves, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
11Add bay leaves, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
12Add bay leaves, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
13Discard bay leaves. Add cilantro and lime juice. Stir and serve.
14Discard bay leaves. Add cilantro and lime juice. Stir and serve.
15Discard bay leaves. Add cilantro and lime juice. Stir and serve.
16Top with shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice.
17Top with shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice.
18Top with shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice.