Crock Pot Picante Chicken and Black Bean Soup

Step 1

Take one can of beans and place in the blender along with 2 cups of the chicken broth; puree then add to your slow cooker.

Step 2

Add the remainder of the beans and chicken broth into the slow cooker along with tomatoes, bell pepper, diced green chiles, cumin, chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chicken breast, and 1/4 cup of the cilantro.

Step 3

Set slow cooker to HIGH 4 hours or LOW 6 to 8 hours.

Step 4

After it's done, remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.

Step 5

Place back into the slow cooker and add fresh scallions, remainder cilantro and adjust salt and cumin, to taste.

Step 6

Serve hot with lime wedges, avocados, and sour cream if desired. Makes about 10 1/2 cups.