Description
Chicken and Black Bean Soup is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that warms both the heart and the home. This easy-to-make soup features tender chicken, hearty black beans, and a vibrant blend of spices, creating a delightful meal perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with friends. With its inviting aroma and rich flavor, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red or green)
- 1 avocado, sliced (for topping)
- Juice of 1 lime (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, and chopping the bell peppers.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts along with cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until slightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in rinsed black beans and diced bell peppers; let simmer for about 15 minutes until heated through.
- Remove cooked chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the soup and stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg