How to Make Black Bean Tortilla Soup

Try this easy recipe of black beans.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lbs.boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-in.wide strips
• salt
• 1 lg. onion (12 oz.)chopped
• 2 med. poblano chiles (3 oz.each), seeded and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed with press
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 carton (32 oz.)reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 c.)
• 2 c.water
• 1 c. frozen corn kernels
• 1 can (15 to 19oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1/4 c.loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/4 c. fresh lime juice
• 2 c.coarsely broken tortilla chips

1. In 6-quart saucepot, heat oil on medium high until it turns hot. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add chicken to saucepot in 2 batches, and cook 5 minutes per batch or until it turns light brown.

2. With slotted spoon, remove chicken to medium bowl once it is browned.

3. After all chicken is browned, add onion, poblanos and garlic to saucepot, cook on medium heat for 10 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, stirring occassionally.

4. Stir in cumin and coriander, cook for 1 minute. Add broth and water, cover and heat to boiling.

5. Return chicken, and any juices in bowl to saucepot. Stir in frozen corn and black beans. Heat to boiling on medium heat. Reduce it to low and simmer for 10 more minutes to blend flavors. Now stir in lime juice and cilantro.

6. Ladle soup into bowls. Serve it with tortilla chips for sprinkling on top of soup. This makes about 11 cups.

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[CHAD1]

on 5/8/2009 great

[00Analana]

on 3/2/2009 This sounds really good!

[LissaK]

on 2/10/2009 Whoa so many ingredients, but it sounds so yummy. This is a must try for sure!

[HardworkinJudy]

on 1/17/2009 This sounds so good & nutritious. Thanks & G♥d bless.

[thebeaddoodler]

on 12/29/2008 That sounds delicious! I've eaten tortilla soup in restaurants, but never knew how to make it.