Description
This hearty Spanish Soup combines tender rotisserie chicken, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a blend of vibrant spices to create a comforting and flavorful meal. Slow-cooked in a crockpot for hours, the soup develops rich, deep flavors that are perfectly balanced by fresh lime juice, creamy avocado, and cilantro toppings. Ideal for a warm, wholesome dinner that serves the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 cup sweet yellow onion, peeled and diced small (about 1 medium onion)
- 2 large jalapeno peppers (about 4 to 5 inches long), diced very small
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 14.5 oz corn, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely minced
- Diced avocado for topping
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 32 oz low-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
- 30 oz diced fire roasted tomatoes and juice (2 cans)
- 30 oz black beans, drained and rinsed (2 cans)
Proteins
- 1 whole store bought rotisserie chicken, bones removed
Seasonings and Spices
- 3 limes, juiced (large)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional and to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare crockpot: Set your crockpot to the high setting to begin warming it up and prepare for cooking.
- Add aromatics: Place the diced onion, jalapeno, and minced garlic into the crockpot as the flavor base for the soup.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, then add the spices including chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper along with the lime juice to infuse bright, zesty flavors.
- Add main ingredients: Incorporate the fire-roasted diced tomatoes with their juice, black beans, shredded rotisserie chicken, and drained corn into the crockpot. Stir everything together evenly to combine all ingredients well.
- Slow cook the soup: Cover and cook the soup on high for up to 4 hours, or switch to low for 6 hours if time permits. This slow cooking allows flavors to meld deeply while tenderizing the chicken and beans.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust salt according to your preference to ensure a balanced and satisfying flavor.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each serving generously with diced avocado and freshly minced cilantro leaves for a creamy and herbaceous finish.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, increase the jalapeno quantity or add more cayenne pepper.
- Use low-sodium broth to control sodium content, adjusting salt as needed.
- The rotisserie chicken can be substituted with cooked shredded chicken breast for a leaner option.
- This soup stores well and flavors improve after a day; reheat gently on stovetop or microwave.
- Omit avocado topping for a dairy-free and lower-fat version.
