Chicken Tortilla Soup

Soup Season! My favorite season of the year. This is a very delicious version of Chicken Tortilla Soup: . . . .. . . .. . . .. 2 T. butter, 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 tsp. cumin, 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth or stock (or I like to do 1 quart stock and 2 cups chicken broth made with BTB), 1 3/4 cup chunky sala, 1 cup frozen petite white corn, 1 can black beans,drained, 3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded OR 1 whole roasted chicken (like from Costco)deboned and shredded, Tortilla strips or chips, . .. . . Garnishes for topping the soup: Cilantro, sour cream, avocado, lime juice . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . Melt butter in large sauce pan. Add green pepper, onion, and cumin. Simmer until tender. Stir in broth, salsa, corn, and beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for a few minutes. Add chicken. Heat through. Ladel into bowls and top with tortilla strips. Add garnishes of your choice. The lime juice is delicious.