So I could have named this recipe a number of things.
Chicken Taco Soup
Chicken, Salsa and Double Bean Soup
Tex-Mex Chicken Soup
Clear out the Pantry Chicken Soup
And in the end I settled on Chicken, Black Bean with Salsa Soup.
(Which definitely hurts the feelings of the red beans…they feel totally left out.)
Chicken & Black Bean with Salsa Soup
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, diced ($2.56)
- 1 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil ($.05)
- 2 Tbsp homemade taco seasoning ($.10)
- 2 cups cooked black beans ($.40)
- 2 cups cooked red beans ($.40)
- 2 cups homemade chicken broth (free)
- (About 2-3 cups water...depending on how thick you like your soup)
- 2 cups frozen corn ($.88)
- 1 cup store bought salsa ($.50) On sale for $1
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Couple pinchfuls of cheese, optional ($.25)
- 1 avocado, sliced for garnish ($1)
Instructions
- 3 chicken breasts, diced ($2.56)
- 1 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil ($.05)
- 2 Tbsp homemade taco seasoning ($.10)
- 2 cups cooked black beans ($.40)
- 2 cups cooked red beans ($.40)
- 2 cups homemade chicken broth (free)
- (About 2-3 cups water...depending on how thick you like your soup)
- 2 cups frozen corn ($.88)
- 1 cup store bought salsa ($.50) On sale for $1
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Couple pinchfuls of cheese, optional ($.25)
- 1 avocado, sliced for garnish ($1)
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the diced chicken breast in the oil with the taco seasoning mixed in. (If you have cooked and shredded chicken, that will work too!)
- Once the chicken has cooked through, add the cooked black beans, the cooked red beans, the broth and water. Stir in the frozen corn, no need to thaw, as well as the salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes. (Time it so that the cooking scents are at the best when your spouse walks in the door from work!) Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and top with a pinchful of shredded cheese and a slice or two of fresh avocado.
- Serve Chicken, Black Bean with Salsa Soup with Cheese and Avocado Slices.
lynn @ Maven of Savin says
Erin – I am so excited to try this recipe! I know it will cost more, BUT I am assuming I can substitute GOYA beans if I do not have homemade handy. I just may have to make it this weekend – THANKS again for all your great recipes.
Leah says
I’ve tried and enjoyed many of your recipes. But this one was especially wonderful! I’m not very good at soups, they never seem to come out right. But this was perfect and gone in a flash! I have to make it again tonight. Thanks for sharing.
Esther L. says
This sound so delicious! It’s definitely going into the menu this weekend. But, here’s a question for you…my kids (ages 4 and 1) absolutely refuse to eat soup. We’ve tried serving it with grilled cheese sandwhiches (for dipping), cornbread, rolls or draining off most of the liquid etc. and yet it still goes untouched. Any ideas on getting kids to eat and enjoy soup? Thanks!
Momarchy says
I just finished making this meal for the family tonight and let me tell you EVERYONE, all 6 of us have a huge smile on our faces to go along with our Happily Full Tummies ^_^
Thank You.
Molly Wiard says
two questions:
1- if I used canned beans, I don’t need to precook them, right?
2- Could I make this in the crockpot? Would I need to make any changes?
Thanks!
Jackie Brown says
When I first introduced chili to my kids, I made it mild simple (no onions and peppers) and thick and served it over tortilla chips with lots of shredded cheese. I called it nachos instead of soup or chili. Then I started hiding more veges like onion, peppers and now I add shredded zucchini and a scoop or two of pureed pumpkin or butternut. They never know! I still serve it with chips and call it chili, chips and cheese.