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Delicious Chicken Black Bean Soup

A hearty and flavorful chicken black bean soup that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Beans and Broth
  • 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Dice the chicken breasts, onion, red bell pepper, and carrot. Mince the garlic.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Cook the Chicken and Vegetables
  1. Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and carrot. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Add Beans and Broth
  1. Stir in the black beans, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Serve the Soup
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheese if desired.
  2. Enjoy your delicious chicken black bean soup!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 10gSugar: 2g

Notes

This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.

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