10.04.08
Chicken, Corn & Black Bean Stoup
Chicken, Corn & Black Bean Stoup
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Lbs chicken tenders, cut into bite sized pieces
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 ½ Tablespoon ground coriander
1 Chipotle chili pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
1 Large onion, chopped
4 Ears of corn, kernels cut from cob
1 Red bell pepper, cored seeded and chopped
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 Quart chicken stock or broth
1 15oz can black beans, drained
2 Tablespoons lime juice
¼ Cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1. Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat with the vegetable oil. Add the chicken and season with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander. Amd chipotle pepper. Cook the chicken until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the onions, corn kernels and red bell peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes.
3. Dust the chicken and veggies with flour, stir, and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
4. Turn up the heat to high and add the chicken stock. Bring the stew up to a simmer and then add the black beans. Simmer the stew for 15 minutes
5. Add the lime juice and cilantro, and stir to combine. Taste and check for seasoning; adjust with salt, pepper and a little hot sauce if you like the heat.
6. Serve garnished with a little sour cream and a little bit of chopped cilantro.