Mexican Chicken Lentil Soup

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups (or one 16-ounce jar) salsa verde, homemade or store-bought
• 2 cups uncooked green or brown lentils
• 1/2 cup frozen or canned whole-kernel corn
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste
• recommended toppings: diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, jalapeño slices, cheese (cotija, queso fresco or Monterrey Jack), fresh lime wedges