Chicken and Pinto Bean Soup

Chicken and Pinto Bean Soup

adapted from Taste of Home November 2013

Feel free to use any type of beans that you have on hand.

Makes 3 servings                                                          4 WW pp / serving

1/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups homemade chicken stock or canned broth
3/4 cups canned or frozen corn
1/2 can (15 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and habaneros, undrained
1 Tbsp. cilantro, minced
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1.5 oz. baked tortilla chips
2 Tbsp. fat free cheddar cheese

1. In a soup pot coated with cooking spray, cook the chicken until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
2. Add broth, corn, beans, tomatoes, cilantro, chili powder and cumin to the pot; Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors are melded, about 15 minutes.
4. Add the cilantro and serve with chips and cheese on the side.

Enjoy!