Chicken Soup With Black Beans and Corn

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A chicken soup with a Southwestern flair - this one includes black beans and corn, and is seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and fresh cilantro. Serve with Monterey Jack cheese and fresh lime wedges.

INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):

PREPARATION:

  • Prepare Fast Chicken Soup Base. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add these, then simmer until tender, 10-20 minutes: 2 16-ounce cans black beans, drained; 1 10-ounce package frozen corn; 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes; 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced; 2 Tbs. ground cumin; 2 tsps. chili powder.
  • Before removing from heat, stir in: 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  • Final touch: Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve soup with tortilla chips, grated Monterey Jack cheese and fresh lime wedges.


  • This recipe was originally featured in the USA WEEKEND article Soup Up Your Chicken Soup on February 23, 2003.

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    Copyright 2004 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.