Chicken, Rice & Beans Tortilla Soup

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

sliced green onions (including tops)

1 tbsp

canola or olive oil

6 cups

low-sodium chicken broth

1 10 ounce can

diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

1 4 ounce can

chopped green chilies, undrained (or use one small fresh jalapeno, diced)

2 cups

chicken or turkey breast (cubed (shredded rotisserie chicken works great for this too!)

1 14.5 ounce can

black beans (drained and rinsed)

1 cup

fresh or frozen corn kernels (uncooked)

2 cups

rice (uncooked (white converted or brown works best))

2 cups

water

1 tbsp

lime juice

Tortilla chips

2 cups

low-fat (part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded)

Sliced avocados (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste.