Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 12 large onion, chopped
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 0.5 (48 ounce) jar pinto beans
  • 0.5 (16 ounce) jar salsa
  • 0.5 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • salt and pepper
  • cayenne pepper (optional)
  • fresh cilantro, chopped

Method

  • In a heavy stock pot, melt butter.
  • Saute chicken until it is cooked through.
  • Remove it from the pot and set aside.
  • Saute onions in remaining butter/chicken drippings until onions are clear.
  • Add broth, beans, and salsa.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • In the meantime, chop chicken to desired size.
  • Add chopped chicken and corn, and bring to a boil.
  • Add cumin and salt and peppers to taste.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve in soup bowls over rice.
  • Sprinkle Cilantro over each serving.