Black Bean Soup with Chorizo and Chicken

Hearty, smoky, and bursting with bold flavors, this Black Bean Soup with Chorizo and Chicken is the ultimate comfort food with a kick! Featuring tender chunks of chicken and savory slices of chorizo, this soup is packed with protein and spiced to perfection with earthy cumin, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne. The creamy black bean base is elevated by fresh aromatics like garlic, onion, and celery, while diced tomatoes and chicken broth provide a rich and satisfying depth of flavor. Simmered to perfection and optionally blended for added creaminess, this one-pot meal is ready in under an hour and makes an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch. Garnish with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and a splash of zesty lime for a restaurant-worthy finish. Ideal for fans of hearty soups and Tex-Mex flavors, this recipe is sure to be a new family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced into rounds
• 1 pound chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 3 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 4 lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sliced chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until browned and fragrant. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 3

Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides. Remove and set aside with the chorizo.

Step 4

In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5-6 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the black beans, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Return the cooked chorizo and chicken to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf from the pot. Use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the soup directly in the pot to create a thicker texture, or blend 1-2 cups of the soup in a blender and return to the pot (optional).

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3683.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3282.0

Total Fat 133.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 521.6mg	0%
Sodium 8713.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 250.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 88.6g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 271.7g	0%

Vitamin D 59.0IU	0%
Calcium 955.8mg	0%
Iron 37.2mg	0%
Potassium 7182.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 33.1%

Carbs: 30.5%