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Chicken and Black Bean Soup (Slow Cooker)

This Chicken and Black Bean Soup is ultimate comfort food! Packed with tender chicken and hearty black beans, it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Soup:

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

Instructions

Cooking Instructions:

  • Begin by rinsing and draining the black beans. Mince the red bell pepper and dice the scallions.
  • In your slow cooker, combine the rinsed black beans, chicken broth, Rotel tomatoes, minced red bell pepper, and canned green chiles. Stir in the ground cumin, ancho chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Mix everything well.
  • Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
  • Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the pot.
  • Stir in half of the chopped cilantro and most of the diced scallions. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with remaining cilantro, diced scallions, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving Spoon

Notes

  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the black beans with a spoon before serving.
  • This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for an easy meal prep option.
  • Feel free to experiment with different spices or add-ins like corn for added texture.
  • For a richer flavor, consider sautéing the bell pepper and spices before adding them to the slow cooker.