Black Bean Soup with Chicken and Salsa 2022

Makes 4–6 servings Hope Comerford, Clinton Township, MI Prep. Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 6–8 hours Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 5-to 6-qt.

Black Bean Soup with Chicken and Salsa

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 15-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed 16-oz. jar salsa
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• ½ red onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper (whole)
• 1½ tsp. cumin
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• Optional Toppings:
• shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado

Procedure

1. Place all ingredients except the toppings in slow cooker. Stir.
2. Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours.3. Remove the chicken and shred between two forks. Replace back in the soup and stir.

Variation: You may chop up the jalapeño for extra heat. Leaving it whole provides the flavor without the heat.