Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Soup

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Abigail Zysk (@poultryraptor)

A hearty and spicy chicken soup with black beans, corn, and a blend of Mexican flavors.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
45min
Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Soup recipe

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)
  • 1
    onion diced
  • 1
    jalapeño diced
  • 3clove
    garlic
  • 1tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1cup
    frozen corn
  • 1can
    diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1can
    black beans
  • 5cups
    chicken bone broth
  • 315g
    cooked chicken thighs
  • 1tsp
    cumin
  • 1tsp
    hot sauce
  • 1oz
    taco seasoning
  • 1cup
    reduced-fat Mexican cheese
  • 2oz
    cream cheese

How to make Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Soup

  1. Chop the onion, jalapeño, and garlic.

  2. In a large pot, sauté the onion, jalapeño, and garlic until they are soft.

    Step 1.1: In a large pot, sauté the onion, jalapeño, and garlic until they are soft
  3. Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute.

    Step 1.1: Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute
    Step 1.2: Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute
  4. Stir in the frozen corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.

    Step 1.1: Stir in the frozen corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, chicken broth, and bring to a simmer
  5. Add the cooked chicken thighs, cumin, hot sauce, and taco seasoning.

    Step 1.1: Add the cooked chicken thighs, cumin, hot sauce, and taco seasoning
  6. Simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

    Step 1.1: Simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld
  7. Stir in the reduced-fat Mexican cheese and cream cheese until melted and well combined.

    Step 1.1: Stir in the reduced-fat Mexican cheese and cream cheese until melted and well combined

Tips & Tricks

  1. For extra heat, add more jalapeño or hot sauce.

  2. Serve with tortilla chips or warm bread for a complete meal.

  3. Soften cream cheese before adding to soup.

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