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Slow Cooker Chicken and Black Bean Soup

This spicy slow cooker Chicken and Black Bean Soup is made with Rotel tomatoes, green chiles, bell pepper and spices, topped with avocado and a touch of sour cream.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 306 kcal
Course: Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: South American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 oz cans black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 oz cans Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 red bell pepper (minced)
  • 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ancho chile powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (divided)
  • 2 medium scallions (diced)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • 1 medium Haas avocado (sliced)
  • sour cream (for serving (optional))

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Set slow cooker to HIGH 4 hours or LOW 6 to 8 hours.
  4. After it's done, remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
  5. Place back into the slow cooker and add fresh scallions, remainder cilantro and adjust salt and cumin, to taste.
  6. Serve hot with lime wedges, avocados, and sour cream if desired. Makes about 10 1/2 cups.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306

% 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.