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High Protein Chicken and Black Bean Soup


  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A flavorful, protein-packed soup made with chicken thighs, black beans, and bold spices—perfect for meal prep or a cozy night in.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Salt and black pepper to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Juice of 1 lime


Instructions

Heat oil in pot. Sauté onion until translucent.

Add garlic and bell pepper. Stir and cook for 3 minutes.

Add chicken, beans, tomatoes, broth, and spices. Stir.

Bring to simmer, cover, cook for 30 minutes.

Remove chicken, shred, return to pot.

Add lime juice and adjust seasoning. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Notes

Garnish with avocado for healthy fat.

Freeze in single portions for quick meals later.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: high protein soup, chicken black bean soup, easy soup recipe, meal prep soup