How To Make Mexican-Style Bean Soup with Shredded Chicken & Lime
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno, and red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the cumin and chili powder and cook for an additional minute.
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Add the black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
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Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend half of the soup until smooth. Return the blended soup to the pot.
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Stir in the shredded chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until heated through.
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Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the soup hot, garnished with your choice of toppings such as cilantro, avocado, or shredded cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 306kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 42mg
- Sodium : 1180mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 37g
- Dietary Fiber : 11g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 28g
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