Diabetic Living

SPICED BLACK BEAN, CHICKEN & KALE SOUP

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PREP TIME: 20 MINS COOK TIME: 15 MINS SERVES 4 (AS A MAIN)

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 large cloves garlic, crushed Small bunch coriander, stalks

finely chopped, leaves picked Zest 1 lime, then juice 1/2 and cut

rest into wedges

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chilli flakes

400g can no-added-salt

chopped tomatoes

400g can no-added-salt black

beans, rinsed and drained 375ml (11/2 cups) saltreduce­d or glutenfree

chicken stock

250ml (1 cup) water

200g kale, thick stalks removed,

leaves shredded

250g cooked skinless chicken

breast, shredded (see Cook’s Tip) Freshly ground black pepper

50g reduced-fat feta, crumbled 4 Mission Low Carb Wraps, or

gluten-free wraps

1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, coriander stalks and zest. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Add cumin and chilli. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, beans, stock and water to pan. Boil over high heat, crushing beans against the bottom of the pan a few times with potato masher. This will help to thicken the soup a little.

2 Add kale and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until tender. Add chicken and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Remove pan from heat and season. Stir in juice.

3 Divide soup between bowls. Sprinkle with feta and a few leaves. Serve with lime wedges and wraps.

COOK’S TIP

Poach or chargrill skinless chicken breast fillet to

use in this recipe.

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