Description
This flavorful Spanish Soup combines tender rotisserie chicken, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and vibrant spices simmered together to create a comforting and hearty meal. Infused with fresh lime juice, jalapenos, and topped with creamy avocado and cilantro, this slow-cooked soup is perfect for warming up on chilly days or serving as a satisfying dinner for family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 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 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely minced
- Diced avocado for topping
Broth and Liquids
- 32 oz low-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
- 30 oz diced fire roasted tomatoes and juice (2 cans)
- 3 large limes, juiced
Protein and Beans
- 1 whole store-bought rotisserie chicken, bones removed
- 30 oz black beans, drained and rinsed (2 cans)
Vegetables
- 14.5 oz corn, drained and rinsed
Spices
- 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 the Crockpot: Turn your crockpot on to the high setting to preheat it before adding ingredients.
- Add Aromatics: Add the diced onion, jalapeno, and minced garlic into the crockpot, allowing their flavors to infuse the base of the soup.
- Add Base Ingredients: Pour in the chicken broth, then add the drained black beans, shredded rotisserie chicken, drained corn, and fresh lime juice. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to flavor the soup.
- Add Tomatoes and Combine: Add the diced fire-roasted tomatoes with their juices into the mixture along with any remaining black beans and chicken. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Soup: Cover and cook the soup on high for up to 4 hours, or on low for 6 hours. This slow cooking melds the flavors and tenderizes the chicken thoroughly.
- Adjust Seasoning: After cooking, taste the soup and adjust salt as needed to suit your preference.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with diced avocado and freshly minced cilantro for a burst of creaminess and freshness.
Notes
- The cayenne pepper is optional and can be adjusted depending on how spicy you prefer your soup.
- Using a rotisserie chicken saves time and imparts a delicious, roasted flavor to the soup.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the chicken or replace with a plant-based protein.
- Lime juice added at the end brightens all the rich, smoky flavors.
- Leftovers keep well and taste even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
