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Black Bean Sweet Potato Chicken Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and flavorful soup combining tender chicken, sweet potatoes, black beans, and spices for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (or cooked chopped chicken)
  • salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper

Vegetables & Broth

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (additional for sautéing)
  • 1 yellow onion yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika (or chili powder or cayenne for spice)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14-oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with liquid)
  • 1 sweet potato sweet potato
  • 2 14-oz cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro (finely diced from ½ - 1 bunch)
  • 1-2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Instructions 

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the chicken in 1 tbsp olive oil until browned, then shred and set aside.
  • Sauté onion and celery in 1 tbsp olive oil for 3 minutes, then add spices and cook 3 more minutes.
  • Add broth and tomatoes, bring to boil, then simmer 10 minutes. Return shredded chicken, add sweet potato and beans, simmer until tender.
  • Stir in herbs and lime juice, season to taste, then serve hot.

Notes

For extra spice, add chili powder or cayenne to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black beans, chicken, Sweet Potato