
Southwest Black Bean Chicken Soup Recipe
Southwest black bean chicken soup delivers an incredible mix of flavors and textures that make this soup perfect for slow cooker preparation during busy days when convenient comfort food is needed. This satisfying combination showcases how diverse ingredients create complex, interesting soups while the slow cooker convenience accommodates hectic schedules. The flavor and texture variety ensures every spoonful provides different taste experiences that prevent soup monotony.

The mix of flavors and textures in this soup are a treat. Its great for the slow cooker on busy days. I serve it with corn muffins and a dollop of sour cream.
Ingredients
1 pound cooked dark meat chicken
3 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
½ large onion, chopped
½ cup chopped jalapeno peppers
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream, or to taste
Directions
Place chicken, black beans, chicken broth, tomatoes with green chile peppers, corn, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker; cook on Low for 8 hours. Serve with about 1 tablespoon sour cream on each serving.
Cook’s note:
You can also cook on High for 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
389 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
44g | Carbs |
27g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 389 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
Cholesterol 55mg | 18% |
Sodium 1741mg | 76% |
Total Carbohydrate 44g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber 14g | 50% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 27g | 53% |
Vitamin C 12mg | 14% |
Calcium 114mg | 9% |
Iron 5mg | 29% |
Potassium 845mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.