Healthy and hearty - this Black Beans Chicken Soup is made in one pot with just nine ingredients and ready in under 25 minutes. Featuring plump black beans simmered in a flavorful salsa infused broth with plenty of tender white meat chicken, this soup recipe is quick and easy to prepare - without sacrificing flavor!Recipe can be scaled up or down by using the slider if you hover your mouse over the number of Servings.
Saute onions and aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium to medium-high heat. Add the onions to the pot and season generously with salt and pepper. Sauté, stirring often, until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add in garlic, ground cumin and chili powder. Sauté, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Add in remaining ingredients, except cilantro: Addthe black beans, salsa, stock and cooked chicken to the pot. Stir to combine and then increase heat to high to bring the soup to a boil.
Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add herbs, adjust taste: Add in the fresh cilantro and stir to combine. Taste the black bean chicken soup and adjust for seasoning.
Serve: Ladle the warm soup into serving bowls and top with optional garnishes. Serve immediately and enjoy.
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Salsa: I highly recommend you use a salsa on the chunky side and if you are purchasing it, versus making it, buy one you love. The salsa is a large part of this recipe, so just make sure you are using one you adore. If I’m buying my salsa for this soup I like this brand and flavor – Tostitos Cantina Roasted Garlic. I’m not getting paid to say that, I’m just being honest. ;)
Chicken: For the chicken, you can make your own or purchase cooked chicken. And, you can either use chicken breast or dark meat in this recipe. Rotisserie chicken comes in handy here. Or, you can do what I do and slow cook, or sous vide, a bunch of chicken breasts to have on hand for easy meals like these.
Spicy soup: If you like your soup with a little heat, you can either use a spicy salsa, or you can add a diced jalapeno to the soup at the same time you add the onion.
Nutritional information is an estimate based upon 4 servings. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.