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Easy Slow Cooker Black Bean Corn Chicken Soup

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A comforting and hearty slow cooker soup combining tender chicken, black beans, and sweet corn in a lightly spiced broth, perfect for busy days and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels or 1.5 cups frozen corn
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves (about 5 minutes).
  2. Place raw chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Add diced onion, minced garlic, drained black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes on top of the chicken.
  4. Sprinkle ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the ingredients.
  5. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
  7. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return shredded meat to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.
  10. Ladle soup into bowls and optionally top with sour cream or shredded cheese.

Notes

Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and improve texture. For thicker soup, stir in a slurry of corn starch and water near the end and cook 15 minutes more. Use low heat to keep chicken tender. Toast spices briefly before adding for deeper aroma. Frozen chicken can be used but add about 1 hour extra cooking time on low.

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