ULTIMATE BLACK BEAN SOUP/STEW WITH CHORIZO AND BRAISED CHICKEN
Entered for safe-keeping, by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt of Serious Eats. This has flavor to the max: Chorizo, Serrano peppers, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cumin, avocado, cilantro, lime... Adapted somewhat because I like to check off as I go. More at: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/01/the-food-lab-black-bean-chicken-soup-recipe.html?ref=daily-title To use canned beans, 1) drain and rinse 2 28-oz. cans of black beans; 2) skip step 2; 3) skip Step 15, use Step 16 to reduce broth to 1 quart instead of 1 1/2 quarts; and 4) add beans in step 17, and reduce cooking time to 30 minutes (step 19).
Provided by KateL
Categories Stew
Time 7h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- ADVANCED PREP FOR BEANS:.
- DRIED BEANS: Place black beans in a large bowl and cover with 1 gallon of water. Add 3 tablespoons salt and stir until dissolved. Cover and set aside at room temperature overnight.
- CANNED BEANS: Drain and rinse 2 28-oz. cans of black beans.
- PREPARE CHICKEN:.
- The next day, season chicken with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or saucepot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken and cook without moving until well browned on 1st side, about 5 minutes.
- Flip chicken and cook until 2nd side is browned, about 3 minutes longer.
- Remove chicken from pot with tongs and set aside on a large plate.
- COOK CHORIZO & PEPPERS:.
- Add chorizo to Dutch oven/saucepot. Cook, stirring occasional, until chorizo is crisp and starting to char, about 4 minutes.
- Add scallion whites, 1 finely chopped Serrano pepper, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add chopped chipotles and their sauce. Cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- (IF USING DRIED BEANS) Add 1 1/2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth and bay leaves.
- (IF USING CANNED BEANS) Add 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth and bay leaves.
- Drain and rinse black beans and add to pot. Nestle chicken pieces into beans. Bring to a boil, reduce to a bare simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally until beans and chicken are tender.
- (IF USING DRIED BEANS) The cooking time should be 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- (IF USING CANNED BEANS) The cooking time should be 30 minutes.
- Remove and discard bay leaves and skins from chicken.
- Using a ladle, carefully transfer 2 cups of beans and chorizo with liquid to a blender. (Some blenders may require some cooling off time before blending; a Vitamix does not!) Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Stir mixture back into pot.
- If you want a thicker soup, scoop up more beans and chorizo and blend that. To make it easier for dinner guests, you can shred the meat off the chicken and mix it into the stew; otherwise, they will need a fork and knife in addition to a soup spoon, and probably strong napkins.
- Serve chicken and beans with scallion greens, avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, sliced Serrano peppers and sour cream at the table for garnish.
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Bobby ray White
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!
daniel heston
[email protected]This is my new favorite black bean soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
christine walker-dale
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Jay Ansted
[email protected]This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and flavorful.
Rakesh Prajapati
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. The soup was still delicious.
Ali Qurban
[email protected]This soup is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would probably use less chorizo next time.
Savannah Blanc
[email protected]I love that this soup is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of beans and vegetables.
Asaremonika Sherif
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.
Katlego Eyman
[email protected]This is the best black bean soup recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Ricardo Nuno
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The chorizo and chicken add so much flavor.
Felisiana Nyigu
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Lyla Snygans
[email protected]Great recipe! I made this soup for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Mudasirkhan
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The chorizo and chicken are a great match, and the beans add a nice heartiness.
Ayriana
[email protected]This black bean soup with chorizo and chicken is a flavor explosion! The chorizo adds a smoky depth, while the chicken is tender and juicy. The beans are cooked perfectly, and the broth is rich and satisfying.