The best Chicken Tortilla Soup

I love chicken tortilla soup, you know why? I love tomatoes!! This soup is so tasty and I think the cilantro, salsa verde, and lime juice is the key.

The Best Chicken Tortilla Soup (Serves about 4)

4 chicken breast tenders cooked and shredded
2 cans of petite diced tomatoes (no salt added)
1 T. Herdez green salsa verde (I love this stuff)
1 T. lime juice
1/2. c. chopped finely cilantro (food chopper is the best)
1 garlic clove chopped finely
1/4 c. chopped finely green pepper
1/2. c. onion chopped finely
1 T. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp, garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. basil
1 can of black beans
1 can of white beans or pinto beans (optional)
1 small can of corn (optional)
white or corn tortilla chips (corn chips work great too)
Shredded cheese (as much as you want)
sour cream (optional

In pot, combine cilantro, green pepper, onion, salsa verde and lime juice. Mix well.
Add tomatoes and salt, and all other seasonings. Mix well. Add shredded chicken, beans and corn(optional. Cook on medium heat and then reduce heat to simmer. Serve when hot. In bowl, place chips and cheese, add soup and then add more cheese and sour cream if you like.