Pioneer Woman Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Soup Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Soup is a hearty and flavorful recipe, which is made with black beans and rotisserie chicken. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about 30 minutes.

Pioneer Woman Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Soup Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 2 poblano peppers, diced
• 1 serrano pepper, sliced
• Pinch freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
• Pinch kosher salt, plus more as needed
• One 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• One 14-ounce can sweet corn, drained
• One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles
• One 4-ounce can green chiles
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from a can of chopped chipotles
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 2 limes, 1 juiced, 1 cut into wedges
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup crumbled Cotija
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

How To Make Pioneer Woman Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Soup

1. Sauté aromatics and spices: Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for a couple of minutes until translucent. Stir in the chili powder, ancho chile powder, and minced garlic.
2. Cook the vegetables: Add the diced red bell peppers, poblano peppers, and sliced serrano pepper to the pot. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes until slightly softened.
3. Combine soup ingredients: Stir in the rinsed black beans, drained corn, canned tomatoes with green chiles, canned green chiles, and adobo sauce. Pour in the chicken broth and add the shredded rotisserie chicken.
4. Simmer and finish: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
5. Serve with toppings: Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with a spoonful of sour cream, a sprinkle of crumbled Cotija cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

• How to control the spice level? The heat in this soup comes from the ancho powder, serrano pepper, and adobo sauce. For a milder soup, omit the serrano pepper and use less adobo sauce. For more heat, add an extra serrano or a bit more adobo.
• Can I use dried beans? Yes, but you will need to cook them separately before adding them to the soup. You’ll need about 1 ½ cups of cooked black beans.
• What if I don’t have rotisserie chicken? You can easily make your own shredded chicken by poaching or baking 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts until cooked through, then shredding them with two forks.
• Can I make this in a slow cooker? Absolutely. Sauté the onion, garlic, and peppers first, then add all ingredients (except lime juice and toppings) to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Stir in the lime juice before serving.

What To Serve With Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Soup

This soup is a meal in itself, but it’s even better with one of these sides.

• Warm cornbread or corn muffins
• Crusty bread for dipping
• Crispy tortilla chips or strips
• A simple avocado and tomato salad

How To Store Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Soup

• Refrigerate: Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The flavors will continue to develop and it’s often even better the next day.
• Freeze: This soup freezes beautifully. Let it cool completely, then store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove.

Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Soup Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 460 kcal
• Fat: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 28g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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