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Spoonful of Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Soup
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Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Soup

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This Mexican chicken and black bean soup has tomatoes, cumin, garlic, and pulled chicken. It’s hearty, easy to make, and perfect for dinner or meal prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 355
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 medium sweet onion finely diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
Tomatoes and Broth
  • 5 oz tomato sauce half a 15 oz can
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 12 oz
  • 48 oz chicken broth 32 oz + 16 oz
Chicken and Beans
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 can black beans 12 oz, rinsed and drained
Spices and Seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping
  • Chopped parsley and cilantro

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven Or large pot
  • 1 Wooden Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Wooden Stirring Spoon

Method
 

Prep
  1. Dice the onion and rinse the black beans. Measure out all spices and seasonings before starting.
Instructions
  1. Warm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and slightly caramelized. Add a pinch of black pepper while they cook.
  2. Add onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 2 to 4 minutes to bring out their flavor.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Let them cook together for about 4 to 5 minutes.
    Cooked Tomatoes for Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Soup in Dutch Oven
  4. Add the chicken breasts and coat them in the tomato mixture. Pour in the chicken broth and stir well. Simmer for 10 minutes.
    Seasoned cooked onions and chicken breasts for Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Soup
  5. Add the black beans and simmer for another 10 minutes.
    Cooking Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Soup
  6. Remove the chicken from the pot, shred with two forks, and return it to the soup. Stir everything together and taste for seasoning.
    overhead view of Pulled Chicken and Black Bean Soup in a bowl
  7. Serve warm topped with chopped parsley and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 42gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4g

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