Description
This Smoky Chicken & Bean Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy meal any time of year. Packed with tender chicken, hearty beans, and a smoky kick from chipotle peppers and liquid smoke, this gluten-free soup is rich in flavor and sure to satisfy your taste buds. Whether you enjoy it on a chilly evening or as a wholesome lunch, this easy-to-make soup will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ cup tomato sauce
2 tsp mustard
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
2 (398 ml) tins of beans (I used one black beans and one pinto beans)
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
½ tsp liquid smoke
4 cups chicken broth
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the cumin and smoked paprika, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the liquid smoke, tomato sauce, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos (or soy sauce). Stir to combine.
- Add the beans (both black beans and pinto beans) along with the chopped chipotle peppers. Stir in the cooked chicken and season generously with sea salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir everything together. Bring the soup to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
- Once the soup is ready, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve with optional toppings such as grated cheese and green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Spicy version: If you prefer a spicier soup, add more chipotle peppers or a dash of hot sauce.
- Vegan option: Substitute the chicken with plant-based protein such as tofu or tempeh, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Add vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, or spinach to enhance the nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
