Chicken, Sweet Potatoe and Black Bean Soup

3 skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized cubes
15 oz can of fire roasted diced tomatoes
15 oz can of black beans, low sodium, drained and rinsed
4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth – low sodium
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion diced
1 tsp of smoked paprika
salt and pepper to taste
chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

1. Saute onions and olive oil in a large pot until soft
2. Add chicken or vegetable broth, black beans, canned tomatoes, paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to boil
3. Reduce stove temperature to low.  Add sweet potatoes.  Simmer until potatoes are tender.
4. Use a potato masher to mash potatoes and beans, a few times to thicken.  Do not mash completely.  Leave some potatoes and beans whole.
5. Add chicken.  Heat just until warmed through.
6. Serve in your favorite dish.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

3-4 people

45 minutes.  Prepare chicken in advance will cut prep time on day of preparing meal.

30 – 45 minutes

Low Fat, Low Calorie, Hearty Healthy, Low Carb, High Fiber, High Protein, Lower Sodium, Low Cholesterol