Mexican Black Bean Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Mexican Black Bean Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cooked; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon coriander; 1/2 tablespoon cumin; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 14 ounces Rotel Tomatoes; 2 quarts chicken stock; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 limes, juice of; 1 cup cheddar cheese; 14 ounces whole kernel corn; 14 ounces black beans; 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken breast, cooked
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon coriander
1/2 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
14 ounces Rotel Tomatoes
2 quarts chicken stock
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 limes, juice of
1 cup cheddar cheese
14 ounces whole kernel corn
14 ounces black beans
1 cup tortilla chips, crushed

1
Place a large pot over medium heat, add EVOO. Add the onions, garlic and season with coriander, cumin, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
2
Add the Rotel, chicken stock corn and black beans (you can substitute chili beans if you do not like black beans) to the pot and bring to a bubble.
3
While the mixture is coming to a bubble, place the tortilla chips (reserving a handful for garnish) in a food processor and pulse to grind, or in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin or empty wine bottle. You should have about 1 cups of ground chips. Add the ground chips to the mixture and cook for 10 minutes.
4
When ready to serve, add the chopped, cooked chicken to the pot along with 1/2 to 3/4 cup of cilantro and the lime juice, and cook 2-3 more minutes, until the chicken is heated through.
5
To serve, ladle the tortilla chicken stew into a bowl and garnish with some of the reserved tortilla chips and some cheddar cheese.

1051

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken breast, cooked, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 8 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Black Bean Chicken 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.

Mexican Black Bean Chicken Soup

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