Mexican Shredded Chicken Soup

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Black beans, tomatoes, and hominy bring Mexican flair to this fantastically flavorful shredded chicken soup.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
2 cups water
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can hominy
1/2 pound shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Directions

1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
2 Add tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Stir in chicken broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
3 Add black beans, hominy, chicken, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper. Simmer until heated through, at least 10 minutes.