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George's At The Cove's Smoked Chicken, Broccoli And Black Bean Soup
George's At The Cove's Smoked Chicken, Broccoli And Black Bean Soup
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This luxurious soup combines the earthy flavors of smoked chicken and black beans with the fresh crunch of broccoli in a rich, velvety broth. Heavy cream and butter create a decadent base enhanced with aromatic herbs and a hint of spice from Tabasco. The recipe includes simple instructions for smoking boneless chicken at home, but store-bought rotisserie chicken works beautifully too. A sophisticated restaurant-quality soup that's surprisingly easy to prepare at home!
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Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup carrots, diced
1/2 cup onions, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 cup broccoli stems, peeled and diced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried sweet basil
1/4 cup dry white wine

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4 cups chicken stock, hot
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
1 cup smoked (cooked) chicken, diced
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup broccoli florets
2 cups heavy cream
Salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with a little water (optional)
Directions
  • In 1/4 cup butter, sauté carrots, onion, celery and broccoli stems for 5 minutes.
  • Add thyme, oregano and basil; sauté 5 minutes more.
  • Add wine and deglaze pan.
  • Add hot chicken stock and reduce by 1/3.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, smoked chicken, beans, and broccoli florets.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add cream and simmer 5 minutes more and season to taste (thicken with cornstarch mixed with water if desired).
  • Drop in remaining butter, piece by piece, stirring until melted and serve immediately.
To make smoked chicken: On a covered grill, slightly smoke boneless chicken, cooking to medium rare (about 30 minutes). Use wood apple chips and do not allow the grill become too hot.
Servings\Yield
4 servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 840; Total Fat: 74g (Saturated Fat: 46g); Cholesterol: 265mg; Sodium: 620mg; Total Carbohydrates: 21g (Dietary Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 5g); Protein: 24g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: soups, chicken, black beans, broccoli
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George's At The Cove's Smoked Chicken, Broccoli And Black Bean Soup was added on January 30, 2009 and last updated on May 28, 2025.
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