MEXICAN BEAN SOUP WITH CHICKEN

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Mayocoba beans, Roma tomatoes, serrano chiles, roasted chicken breast, and cilantro come together in a simple, flavorful Mexican soup.

Provided by gem

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 10h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound mayocoba beans (such as Rancho Gordo®)
water to cover
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 white onion, chopped
4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 serrano chile pepper, minced
2 rotisserie chicken breasts, diced
1 quart chicken stock
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Put mayocoba beans into a large container with enough cool water to cover by several inches. Let beans soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain and rinse beans thoroughly; put into a large stockpot. Add enough water to cover beans by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover the pot. Simmer until beans are soft in the center, about 90 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and serrano pepper; simmer until softened slightly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking until liquid begins to thicken, about 10 minutes more. Season tomato mixture with salt and remove from heat.
  • Heat remaining oil in another large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the tomato mixture and simmer 10 minutes. Pour in chicken stock. Bring soup to a boil and simmer until flavors combine, 15 minutes more. Stir into the pot of beans. Add cilantro and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until beans are completely softened, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 21.6 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 538.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Bob Leland
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmed Mabrouk
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so flavorful and comforting, perfect for a cold winter day. I like to add a bit of chopped avocado and cilantro on top for some extra freshness.


Abubakar Sajid
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This soup was easy to make, packed with flavor, and a hit with my family. My husband went back for 3 bowls! I added a bit of extra spice to give it a little kick. I will definitely be making this again.