Best Spiced Black Bean Chicken Soup With Kale Recipes

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SOUP

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This spicy soup is one of my husband's favorites. It's quick to make but tastes like it simmered all day. What a great way to use up the last tortilla chips in the bag! -Linda Lashley, Redgranite, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 cups frozen corn
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon cornstarch
18 tortilla chips
Shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, optional

Steps:

Place a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Reserve 2 tablespoons broth; add remaining broth to pan. Stir in corn, beans, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. , Mix cornstarch and reserved broth until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Top servings with crushed chips and, if desired, cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK BEAN AND KALE SOUP

Black Bean and Kale Soup image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 quart low-sodium vegetable broth
Two 15-ounce cans black beans
2 cups frozen chopped kale
Sour cream, shredded cheese and diced avocado, for serving, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender and translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the broth, beans (do not drain) and kale. Bring to a low boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until heated through, about 25 minutes.
Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese and diced avocado, if desired.