Smokey Chicken and Bean Soup

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Smokey Chicken and Bean Soup is not only comforting but delicious as well. Perfect for lunch or dinner. Indeed if you love a smokey flavor then this is the soup for you.

At any rate, winter is here and has made its self known. Would you believe that it snowed today and it actually stuck? Believe it or not, there is still some snow on the ground. As I head off to sleep I wonder if I will awaken to snow or if it will all be melted. All in all, there is a small chance it will snow tonight. In the event of a large snowstorm, I think I would forego going to the gym. I am not sure which to hope for. Nevertheless, it is always so beautiful to wake up to freshly fallen snow. But, it is also really nice to be able to go to the gym as going to the gym makes me feel better about myself.

Honestly, I still have a cold and chicken soup often makes people feel better. Needless to say, I  miss the summer and BBQ’s. Therefore, I decided to make a smokey chicken soup that would remind me of the BBQ’s of summer. Incidentally, this soup begins so easy with frozen chicken. Once the chicken is cooked through remove from the soup and shred it. Simply replace the shredded chicken back into the soup.

Smokey Chicken and Bean Soup

In fact, this soup is quick and easy to make. It can be made in two ways. First, it can be made in the slow cooker and with frozen chicken. The second, way is to place all ingredients into a pan and bring to a boil. Once, the chicken is cooked through remove chicken from either the slow cooker or the soup pan and shred. Lastly, simply return chicken to the soup and dinner is ready to serve.

As a matter of fact

Smokey Chicken and Bean Soup

Ingredients:

3 frozen chicken breasts

1 (15 0z) can white beans

1 (15 oz) can pinto beans

1 (15 oz) black beans

1 can fire chopped tomatoes

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon my BBQ Seasoning

1/8 cup dried chopped onions

6 cups of water

3 cups chicken broth

Directions:

First, way to cook soup is to place all ingredients into a slow cooker and cook for 4 – 5 hours or until chicken is cooked through. Once, chicken is cooked remove from the slow cooker and shred. Finally, return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and serve soup.

Second, way to cook the soup is to place frozen chicken breast into a deep soup pan. Next, add white beans, pinto beans, black beans, tomatoes, paprika, onion powder, BBQ seasoning, onions, water, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Boil 30 minutes to 45 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked remove and shred. Add shredded chicken back into the soup and serve.

*Optional addition: cheese to the bottom of your bowl. This is optional and therefore not included in the nutritional facts.