Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 medium to large jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • pinch cinnamon
  • pinch dried marjoram
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups kale, stemmed and chopped
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 ½ cups cooked chicken, shredded or cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 14.5 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 chipotle pepper (from a can of chipotle in adobo sauce), chopped
  • ½ tsp adobo sauce
  • 1 ripe avocado, chopped

Instruction

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the onion, cook for about 5 minutes until it begins to soften. Add the carrots and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Stir the jalapeño, cumin, cinnamon and marjoram into the pot. Add the kale, and stir to combine. Add salt to taste.
  • Add the chicken broth to the pot, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken, corn and black beans, and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Scoop the soup into bowls, and serve topped with a handful of chopped avocado.