Pumpkin Chicken Tortilla Soup

• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 6=7 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup green chilies, chopped
• 1 cup sweet peppers, diced
• 1 can chipotle peppers, chopped
• 2 tbs cilantro, chopped
• 2 chicken breasts or shredded chicken
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 can pumpkin puree
• 2 cans fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels
• 16 oz chicken broth
• ​100 ml cream
• 1-2 limes, juiced
• 1/2 cup rice, rinsed and drained

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1. Saute onions and peppers until softened
2. Add garlic, chilies, and spices and saute until fragrant 
3. Add chicken pumpkin, vegetables, broth, water, cream, and tomato paste
4. Simmer for 25-35 minutes and remove chicken
5. Stir in juice, rice, chipotles, and cilantro
6. Add chicken back in and simmer 2-3 minutes until rice is cooked
7. Serve with cilantro, lime wedges, fried tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, etc