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BETTER THAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP . . .

November 29, 2011 by Marla-Deen Brooks Leave a Comment

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Feeling a little under the weather and unable to bear the thought of turkey leftovers, I made a Chicken Black Bean Tortilla Soup that was warm, easy and helped dry up the sniffles. I played with the original recipe a bit and came up with this. Although, I think the picuture looks pretty good, it tastes even better!  My “non-eater” middle son even had seconds.

CHICKEN BLACK BEAN TORTILLA SOUP

2 T Olive Oil
1 onion, diced
2 T garlic, minced
5 Cups Chicken Broth (fat and sodium free)
3 (14.5 oz) cans Rotel diced tomatoes with chiles
1 (14.5) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5) can chick peas, rinsed and drained
2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
2 Chipotle peppers, sliced
2 limes, juiced, plus wedges for garnish
salt and pepper to taste
1 Cup cilantro, chopped
1 Avocado for garnish (optional)
1 Cup Monterey Jack cheese for garnish (optional)

In a large saucepan, heat oil and add onion and garlic.  Cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.  Pour in chicken broth, tomatoes, and beans and bring to a boil.  Lower heat to simmer and add chicken breasts; cook 25 minutes.  Remove chicken breasts and allow to cool slightly.  Shred chicken and add back to the pot.  Add lime juice and cilantro to pot.  
Serve hot with desired garnishes.  I’m partial to Avocado!
Serves 6, then some, as I’m still eating it as lunch leftovers.


What’s your go to “comfort” food when you are under the weather?


Filed Under: Avocado, Black Beans, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Fighting Sniffles, General Post

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