Slow Cooker Chicken and Black Bean Soup with Quinoa

A fresh bowl of soup is one of my favourite meals. Packed with all my favourite ingredients this Slow Cooker Chicken and Black Bean Soup with Quinoa is a hearty meal in a bowl that is filling without being heavy. The delicious tomato based broth is the perfect base for the chicken, sweet potatoes, black beans and quinoa. Soup perfection! Plus, since it’s made in the slow cooker you can add the ingredients in the morning and come home to a perfect dinner and lots more for the freezer or lunches.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Black Bean Soup with Quinoa

Ingredients: 

4 cups chicken broth (from a tetra pack)
2 cups chicken broth (from bouillon)
2 chicken breasts
2 cups of hydrated black beans
1 cup of quinoa rinsed
3 cups cubed sweet potato (peeled)
1 can diced tomatoes with Herbs and Spices (28oz)
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a [easyazon_link identifier=”B008YEXC22″ locale=”US” tag=”famfooandtr06-20″]slow cooker[/easyazon_link] and set on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
Serve with chopped cilantro and a side of fresh bread.
Portion out leftovers and freeze for later.

A new family favourite will be born when you make this Slow Cooker Chicken and Black Bean Soup with Quinoa. If you want more of a Mexican soup add in corn and top with tortilla strips. Or, add in a second type of bean to increase your overall protein.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Black Bean Soup with Quinoa

A delicious and hearty soup filled with chicken, black beans, sweet potato and quinoa. Made in the crock pot so it's easy and delicious!

Course Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Author Family Food and Travel

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth from a tetra pack
• 2 cups chicken broth from bouillon
• 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
• 2 cups of hydrated black beans
• 1 cup of quinoa rinsed
• 3 cups cubed sweet potato peeled
• 1 can diced tomatoes with Herbs and Spices 28oz
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a crock pot and set on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
2. Serve with chopped cilantro and a side of fresh bread.
3. Portion out leftovers and freeze for later.

Looking for more quinoa recipes? Check out some of our favourites: Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad, Quinoa and Cranberry Muffins, Greek Yogurt Quinoa Breakfast Bowl, Quinoa salad with Chili-Lime Dressing.

And check out our [easyazon_link identifier=”B004P2NG0K” locale=”US” tag=”famfooandtr06-20″]slow cooker[/easyazon_link] favourites: Sweet Citrus Chicken Thighs, Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken, and Chicken Salsa Soup.

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