Recipe compliments of Rick and Lynne
Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Soup
Cuisine: Mexican Type: Soup Serves: 2
Source:
Attributes:
Quick and Easy, Healthy
Comments:
Serving Suggestions:
Ingredients:
1/2 tsp. olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 boneless chicken breast
3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tbs. dried oregano
1/2 tbs. minced garlic
Dash hot pepper sauce
1/2 (15 oz.) can black beans
1/2 (16 oz.) can chicken stock
1/2 (4.5 oz.) can chopped green chiles, drained
2 tbs. low-fat or fat-free sour cream
1 tbs. fresh cilantro, chopped fine (for garnish, optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Dice chicken into bite-size pieces. Season with salt and pepper and toss with cumin and oregano. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat; add chopped onion and garlic and sauté 5 minutes. Add chicken and stir while continuing to cook. Add chiles, hot sauce, black beans, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve. Top each serving with a tablespoon of sour cream and a sprinkling of cilantro. This dish makes excellent leftovers.

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2005-05-01