Spicy Avocado Chicken Soup

Black and Great Northern Beans with chicken, tomatoes and cilantro--topped with avocado and just enough hot sauce to add a little spice.

Ingredients:

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 barley
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 can Great Northern beans
• 1 can black beans
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 avocado diced
• 1-2 tsp hot sauce to taste

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except avocado and hot sauce in slow cooker on low for 4-5 hours, or cook in soup pot over medium high heat until boiling, then simmer for 20 minutes. Add avocado and hot sauce before serving.

Number of Servings: serves 6

Notes from the Cook: Makes a healthy, tasty soup without much fuss.