I have been working on eating healthier this year, by eating less junk food & refined carbohydrates. This recipe for Spicy Chicken, Black Bean and Sweet Onion Soup is a result of this endeavor. It is high in protein and fiber, has a wonderfully flavorful broth and is quite satisfying. You will be surprised how rich the broth is, especially considering the relatively short simmer time.
Spicy Chicken, Black Bean and Sweet Onion Soup
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Servings: 8
Calories: 279 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 sweet onions quartered & sliced
- 1 tbs. oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 chicken breasts about a pound
- 1 qt. chicken broth
- 15 oz diced tomatoes canned
- 8 oz tomato sauce can
- 15 oz black beans can, rinsed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbs. paprika
- 2 tbs. chili powder
- 1/2 tbs pickled jalapeno small diced
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Put oil in dutch oven (or other soup appropriate pan), on med-high heat.
- Once hot, add sweet onions and salt. Saute, until soft.
- Cut the chicken into 1/2" chunks, and add to pan, saute, until outside of chicken is cooked.
- Add remaining ingredients, expect for the balsamic vinegar. As soon as it shows signs of starting to boil, cut down to low, and simmer for 1/2 hour.
- Add balsamic and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve as is, or with rice or tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Chicken, Black Bean and Sweet Onion Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 892mg 37%
Potassium 1314mg 38%
Total Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Dietary Fiber 10g 40%
Sugars 7g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin A 24.8%
Vitamin C 22.5%
Calcium 11.5%
Iron 25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Not quite what you were looking for? Why not try my Classic Chicken soup recipe.
Curt says
01/17/2012 atI just love black beans in a soup. And sweet onions make it even better!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says
01/17/2012 atThis looks absolutely delicious.
Jenn @therebelchick says
01/18/2012 atYum! thanks for sharing!
Brandy says
01/19/2012 atI am not a “bean” kinda person but I would be open to trying this as the rest of the recipe sounds good! Thanks for sharing!
Heather says
01/21/2012 atThis looks really fantastic – it might even melt the ice off of us!
Penelope says
01/23/2012 atThat looks awesome!! Thanks for another great recipe 🙂 This looks simple enough to make midweek too, not just on weekends, love it!
Tara says
01/26/2012 atMMM! I love anything with black beans and a little spice. Thanks for sharing with us in the Super Bowl Challenge!