Easy Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 15 oz. can corn, drained
• 1 10 oz. can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, or 2 cups shredded chicken
• 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 oz. packet taco seasoning, equal to 3 Tbsp.
• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened

For Topping:

• Corn or Flour Tortillas, See notes