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Chicken and Black Bean Soup

Chicken and Black Bean Soup

This Chicken and Black Bean Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10 cups
Calories 306 kcal

Equipment

  • blender
  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

Canned Ingredients

  • 2 cans black beans rinsed and drained
  • 3.5 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
  • 4 oz diced green chiles

Vegetables

  • 1 medium red bell pepper minced
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro divided
  • 2 medium scallions diced
  • 1 medium haas avocado sliced

Chicken and Seasonings

  • 16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano

Garnishes

  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Take one can of beans and place in the blender along with 2 cups of the chicken broth; puree then add to your slow cooker.
  • Add the remainder of the beans and chicken broth into the slow cooker along with tomatoes, bell pepper, diced green chiles, cumin, chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chicken breast, and ¼ cup of the cilantro.
  • Set slow cooker to HIGH 4 hours or LOW 6 to 8 hours.
  • After it’s done, remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
  • Place back into the slow cooker and add fresh scallions, remainder cilantro and adjust salt and cumin, to taste.
  • Serve hot with lime wedges, avocados, and sour cream if desired.

Notes

Makes about 10 ½ cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 37.5gProtein: 28gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 698.5mgFiber: 13.5gSugar: 3g
Keyword black bean, chicken soup, comfort food, easy soup, Healthy Recipe, Slow Cooker
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