Black bean chicken soup

• some black beans (if using canned, about 2 cans, drained - honestly i didn't measure mine - they were frozen cooked dry beans) 

• 4-6 chicken tenders, or 1-2 chicken breasts (raw)
• olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 large onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 cans (or equivalent)  of diced tomatoes
• 8 oz of chicken or veggie broth 
• 1 can (or equivalent) of corn
• 1tbs cumin
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (more if you used no canned veggies, less if you used all canned veggies)

Heat a bit of oil in a large stock pot, add garlic, onion, celery and cut up chicken.  Saute until chicken is done. 

Add broth, tomatoes, corn, black beans, and spices.  Simmer for 30-45 mins or more. 

serve with tortilla chips - and if you're not dairy free, this would be fabulous with sour cream and cheddar on top. 

Yum. 

oh and i made this bread today. isn't it lovely?