Black Bean and Smoked Chicken Soup

By AnnieMro

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried black beans or 19 ox. can
• 1 bay leaf
• cooking spray
• 1/2 cup peeled and chopped broccoli stems
• 1/2 cup cubed carrot
• 1 cup cubed celery
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 tbsp. each thyme and basil
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 4 tbsp. barbecue sauce
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 12 oz. evaporated skim milk
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp. cold water
• 1 tbsp. liquid smoke
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. Tabasco
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Cook chicken breast. Cube when cooled. Saute vegetables until tender-crisp. Place with all ingredients in a large stock pot and simmer for 30 mins.