EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN/BLACK BEAN SOUP

Easy Mexican Chicken/Black Bean Soup image

Provided by beckidid

Categories Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 1/2 cups thick & chunky salsa
2 cups cubed cooked chicken (rotisserie style works great)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
1 lime, juice of
1 lime, quartered (for garnish)
1 avocado (garnish)
tortilla chips (garnish)
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded (garnish)

Steps:

In large pot, bring salsa and broth to a boil.
Add cooked chicken, beans, 1/2 cup cilantro, onion, bell pepper, spices and uncooked instant rice.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 4-5 minutes.
Remove from heat, add juice from one lime.
Offer shredded cheese, lime quarters, chopped cilantro and cubed avocado as garnishes.
Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 51.8, Sodium 1222.9, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 28.6