Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pasilla powder or chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • One 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup chopped, seeded tomatoes
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup cilantro sprigs, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped, for garnish
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into large cubes, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup cubed goat feta or feta cheese, for garnish
  • 1 lime cut into 6 wedges, for garnish
  • Tortilla Strips (recipe follows), for garnish
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tortillas, cut into 1-inch by 5-inch pieces

Method

  • Heat a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add butter and olive oil.
  • Add onion and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook to just release the flavor (about 1 minute).
  • Add chicken broth, cumin, pasilla or chili powder, and cinnamon.
  • Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add beans and chicken, and cook for another 5 minutes or until chicken is heated through.
  • Add tomatoes and lime juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle into warm bowls.
  • Serve with cilantro, green onion, avocado, feta, lime wedges, and tortilla strips on the side.
  • Let your guests enjoy creating the finishing touches.
  • To Make the Tortilla Strips:
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add tortilla strips, and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel.