Olive oil, as much as you need to cover the bottom of the pan • Yellow onion, chopped • Generous portion of garlic • water with 3 chicken bullion cubes, or 8 cups of broth • Canned chicken or shredded chicken • with juice: corn, hominy, green Chile's, chopped tomatoes • black beans, drained and rinsed, can of garbanzo beans • salsa • Toppings: sour cream, chips, cheese, cilantro, avocado