Slow Cooker Chicken and Black Bean Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
7 servings
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Calories
306 kcal
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Cuisine
South American, Mexican
Slow Cooker Chicken and Black Bean Soup
Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Black Bean Soup starts by pureeing some black beans with chicken broth before combining them back into the slow cooker with whole beans, Rotel tomatoes with chilies, minced bell pepper, diced green chiles, seasonings including cumin, ancho chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Chicken breast cooks in the mixture until tender, then is shredded and returned to the pot. Fresh scallions and cilantro brighten the soup before serving.
The resulting soup features a nutritious blend of smoky beans and spices with a tender chicken texture and fresh herbal notes. The lime wedges add a citrus punch and avocado slices bring creaminess, while sour cream is optional for cooling contrast.
This large batch soup is ideal for meal prepping or feeding a family. It pairs well with tortilla chips or crusty bread for a filling meal.
Ingredients
- 2 oz cans black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 2 oz cans rotel tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 red bell pepper (minced)
- 4 oz can diced green chiles
- 1 tbsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp ancho chile powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 16 oz chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup cilantro divided, chopped
- 2 scallion diced, medium
- lime for serving, wedges
- 1 avocado sliced, medium Hass
- sour cream (for serving (optional))
Instructions
- Take one can of beans and place in the blender along with 2 cups of the chicken broth; puree then add to your slow cooker.
- Add the remainder of the beans and chicken broth into the slow cooker along with tomatoes, bell pepper, diced green chiles, cumin, chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chicken breast, and 1/4 cup of the cilantro.
- Set slow cooker to HIGH 4 hours or LOW 6 to 8 hours.
- After it's done, remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
- Place back into the slow cooker and add fresh scallions, remainder cilantro and adjust salt and cumin, to taste.
- Serve hot with lime wedges, avocados, and sour cream if desired. Makes about 10 1/2 cups.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 7servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/2 cups | |
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37.5g | 13% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 698.5mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 13.5g | 54% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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