Black Bean Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Black Bean Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, and cut into 1/2 inch wide strips); salt; 1 large onion, chopped (12 ounces); 2 medium poblano chiles (3 ounces each, seeded and chopped); 2 garlic cloves, crushed with press; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 32 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups); 2 cups water; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 15 -19 ounces black beans (rinsed and drained); 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, and cut into 1/2 inch wide strips)
salt
1 large onion, chopped (12 ounces)
2 medium poblano chiles (3 ounces each, seeded and chopped)
2 garlic cloves, crushed with press
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
32 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
2 cups water
1 cup frozen corn kernels
15 -19 ounces black beans (rinsed and drained)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips

1
In a 6-quart saucepan, heat oil on medium-high until hot.
2
Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3
Add chicken to saucepot in 2 batches, and cook 5 minutes per batch or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
4
With slotted spoon, remove chicken to medium bowl once it is browned.
5
After all chicken is browned, add onion, poblanos, and garlic to saucepot.
6
Cook on medium 10 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, stirring occasionally.
7
Stir in cumin and coriander and cook 1 minute.
8
Add broth and water. Cover and heat to boiling.
9
Return chicken and any juices in bowl to saucepot.
10
Stir in frozen chicken and black beans.
11
Heat to boiling on medium-high and reduce heat to medium-low.
12
Simmer uncovered 10 minutes to blend flavors.
13
Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
14
Ladle soup into bowls.
15
Serve with tortilla chips for sprinkling on top of soup.

1355

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

151

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, and cut into 1/2 inch wide strips), salt, 1 large onion, chopped (12 ounces), and more.

Yes, Black Bean Tortilla Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Bean Tortilla Soup

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