Optional: sour cream, cilantro, shredded cheese, and corn chips for serving
Instructions
Heat a large pot on the stove over medium high heat and add the oil. Saute the onion until translucent and softened, about 3 minutes. Add in the garlic and seasonings and cook for 30 seconds.
Add in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes. Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water or broth and whisk into the soup. Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
Add in the chicken, beans, corn, chilies, cream cheese, and simmer for another 10 - 15 minutes, not allowing the mixture to boil. Stir in the lime juice, sour cream and the shredded cheese just until melted. Serve immediately with sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro and corn chips.