Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

chili powder

paprika

cumin

onion powder

kosher salt

Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama) or cayenne , or to taste

butter

chopped onion

minced garlic

masa harina (corn flour) or all purpose flour

chicken stock or broth

of evaporated milk

half and half

of condensed cream of chicken soup

commercial or homemade salsa , mild, medium or hot, to taste

of black beans , drained and rinsed

of white beans , drained and rinsed

whole kernel corn

of chopped green chilies , undrained

chopped, pickled jalapeno

chopped or shredded, cooked chicken

bag of white corn tortilla chips

package pepper jack cheese , shredded

package sharp cheddar cheese , shredded

sour cream

Chopped cilantro , optional

Chopped pickled jalapeno , optional

Chopped fresh avocado , optional