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chicken and black bean soup

Recipe by
Lois Hernandez
Waterbury, CT

This is a recipe that I found in a "Taste of Home" magazine. It is totally delish! It has just the right amount of heat.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken and black bean soup

  • 1/2 lb
    boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 2 can
    chicken broth
  • 1 bag
    frozen corn
  • 1 can
    black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1
    jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped cilantro
  • 3 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 18
    tortilla chips
  • shredded mexican blend cheese

How To Make chicken and black bean soup

  • 1
    Spray a saucepan with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Reserve 2 Tbsp. chicken broth; add remaining broth to pan. Stir in corn, beans, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, 15 minutes.
  • 2
    Mix cornstarch and reserved chicken broth until smooth/ gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Top servings with crushed chips and if desired, cheese.
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