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Smoky Chipotle Chicken Soup

A smoky tomato broth with chicken, chipotle peppers, and black beans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 1 onion diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion in a pot until soft, then stir in the chipotle and cumin.
  2. Add the tomatoes, broth, and chicken and simmer 20 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  4. Add the black beans and simmer 5 more minutes.
  5. Garnish with cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

Start with one chipotle if you're sensitive to heat.