Black Bean Broccoli and Chicken Soup Recipe

Black Bean Soup Recipe Directions

Over medium heat, saute for 5 minutes, the carrots, onions, celery and broccoli stems into a skillet with 1/4 cup of butter.
Add thyme, oregano and basil, then saute for 3 additional minutes.
Next and add the wine and chicken broth, turn heat to medium low.
Add Worcestershire sauce, franks, hot sauce, smoked chicken, black beans and broccoli florets, simmer for 5 additional minutes. Add heavy cream and let soup simmer for 5 more minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
If you would like to thicken, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a minimal amount of warm water to thicken.
Place remaining butter into black bean soup mixture, stir until melted, then serve. To smoke your chicken you can use a covered grill and put some wood chips in with your boneless skinless chicken breast for 30 minutes.
You can use apple wood chips or alder wood chips to smoke your chicken.

Hint: If you soak your wood chips in water for 5 minutes before placing them in your grill, you will produce better smoke flavor.
If using a gas grill, soak your chips, then place in aluminum foil poking holes in the foil for smoke to get out.
If using a briquette grill, just place soaked chips directly on briquettes to let smoke.

Recipe Servings, About 4