Black Bean and Quinoa Chicken Soup

Black bean and quinoa chicken soup

Black Bean and Quinoa Chicken Soup

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sliced Chicken

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Sliced chicken
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Shallot
  • 1 Onion
  • 4 Carrots
  • 2 Celery stalks
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 3 Tbsp Tomato paste
  • 30 oz Black beans
  • 1 cup Frozen corn
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin
  • 1 Bunch cilantro
  • 2 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 8 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 Lime For Serving
  • 1 Avocado Diced, For Serving

Instructions

  • Cook chicken per specifications.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil and fry onion, garlic, and shallot for 5 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add celery, carrots, and jalapeno and cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomato paste and cook, stirring often for 5 minutes until the color gets deeper red.
  • Add 5 cups chicken broth, beans, quinoa, and corn.
  • In a high-speed blender, combine half bunch cilantro, chipotle peppers, and 3 cups chicken broth. Blend until smooth and add to pot.
  • Add chicken to pot along with the seasonings and spices.
  • Cover to boil then simmer 20 minutes until vegetables are soft and quinoa is cooked.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and avocado.