Easy Mexican Chicken Black Bean Soup

Warm, hearty, and bursting with bold flavors, this Easy Mexican Chicken Black Bean Soup is your new go-to comfort food that's both quick and nutritious. Perfectly seasoned with smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and a kick of chili powder, this one-pot wonder combines tender shredded chicken, protein-packed black beans, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and sweet corn for a vibrant and satisfying meal. Ready in under 45 minutes, this soup is ideal for busy weeknights and is easily customizable with fresh lime juice, creamy avocado, and crunchy tortilla chips for a topping trifecta. Packed with protein and veggies, this flavorful Mexican-inspired soup is a crowd-pleaser that serves six and delivers a nourishing, satisfying meal in every spoonful!

Nutriscore Rating: 89/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 15 oz (1 can) Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 14.5 oz (1 can) Diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Frozen corn
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Lime, juiced
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium Avocado, diced (optional for garnish)
• 1 cup Tortilla chips (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let the spices bloom for 30 seconds.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and frozen corn. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Add the cooked shredded chicken to the pot, stirring to evenly distribute.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed. Add lime juice and stir well.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and crushed tortilla chips if desired.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(14287.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8794.9

Total Fat 126.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 405.6mg	0%
Sodium 16143.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1370.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 484.0g	0%
Total Sugars 161.3g
Protein 598.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3508.7mg	0%
Iron 142.1mg	0%
Potassium 27722.0mg	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: 12.6%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 60.8%