Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Soup Recipe

The cooler weather should be upon us soon. I found this recipe on my South Beach Diet site Looks good and easy to make and check out hat protein count! I am sure our serving size will be less-so maybe a bit less protein for us..but less carbs too! Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Soup Serves 2 Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 boneless chicken breasts 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic dash hot pepper sauce 1/2 (15-ounce) can black beans 1/2 (16-ounce) can chicken stock 1/2 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained 2 tablespoons low-fat or fat-free sour cream 1 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped fine (for garnish, optional) Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Dice chicken into bite-size pieces. Season with salt and pepper and toss with cumin and oregano. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat; add chopped onion and garlic and sauté 5 minutes. Add chicken and stir while continuing to cook. Add chiles, hot sauce, black beans, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve. Top each serving with a tablespoon of sour cream and a sprinkling of cilantro. This dish makes excellent leftovers, so always make extra. Nutritional Information: 211.56 calories 3.56 total fat (0.87 g sat) 39.26 mg cholesterol 26.67 g carbohydrate 22.58 g protein 6.28 g fiber 742.07 mg sodium

Mmmm...Yummy! Can't wait to try this out! Thanks Joanie! Hugs, Carla

I will try to cook for my hubby and me. Maybe our son will try one bite not our daughter who is very fuzzy with foods! Thank for sharing this... hey everybody let's post your recipe with us. we would love to try new things!!! Hugs Kathy K

Thanks for the recipe Joanie, It sounds so yummy. Can't wait to try it. Hugs KimC LOVE YOUR NEW PHOTO, SWEETIE YOU LOOK FANTASTIC.

Joanie: And I bet if one makes their own chicken broth...it will cut the sodium way down! I would not even have recognized you from your latest photo here! Wow! Lookin' good! I have an "exercise" question. I see that you were doing the water aerobics at the Rec Dept. Are you still doing that and how have you found your way to keeping exercise consistent? Towanda

Hi Joanie... This recipe sounds so yummy!! I'm going to make it as soon as I'm on solid foods (surgery Sept. 12th). By then it should definitely be soup weather!! Have a great holiday weekend!! Kim K.