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Chicken and Black Bean Soup

By Fiona Haynes, About.com

Chicken and Black Bean Soup

Chicken and Black Bean Soup

Fiona Haynes
This is one of my favorite soups. It's hearty enough to serve as a meal, needing only the addition of a little fat-free sour cream, and some crumbled baked tortilla chips.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 26 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 large red pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 15-ounce cans reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 16-ounce jar mild salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked skinless white-meat chicken, chopped

Preparation:

Heat oil on medium heat in a Dutch oven or soup pot. Sauté onions, carrots and peppers for 5 minutes. Stir in cumin and chili powder and cook for 1 minute. Add black beans, broth and salsa. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in cooked chicken and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Serves 6-8

Per Serving: Calories 211, Calories from Fat 26, Total Fat 2.8 (sat 0.4g), Cholesterol 24mg, Sodium 602mg, Carbohydrate 30.5g, Fiber 9.4g, Protein 15.8g

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