Chicken and Black Bean Soup With Avocado
A comforting, hydrating soup packed with tender chicken, black beans, and sweet corn. Topped with creamy avocado for a satisfying, nutrient-dense finish.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
4 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support your everyday foundations
A varied meal helps bring protein, energy and minerals into the day without turning dinner into a supplement calculation.
Notice: comfort + hydration
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Setup
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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large pot · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Storage: Store the soup in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep the avocado separate and slice it fresh when serving to prevent browning.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep black beans (rinsed), medium avocado (diced), bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
For the Soup
For the Garnish
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a large…
- 01
Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder, and sear for 2 minutes per side.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Pour the chicken broth
Pour the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, and frozen corn into the pot. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
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Cover and cook for 12 to 15…
Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Look for: the chicken is cooked through and tender
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Carefully remove the chicken to a cutting…
Carefully remove the chicken to a cutting board, shred it using two forks, and return the shredded meat to the soup.
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Stir in a generous squeeze of fresh…
Stir in a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice and season with additional salt or pepper if needed.
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Ladle the warm soup into bowls and…
Ladle the warm soup into bowls and top with diced avocado and chopped fresh cilantro just before eating.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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