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Chicken, Poblano, and Black Bean Soup


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  • Author: Chef sara
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 cups (about 1½ quarts)
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A creamy, flavorful soup made with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and poblano peppers, all seasoned with a simple spice blend and finished with cheese and lime. Perfect for a cozy small meal or lunch.


Ingredients

Soup

1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil

1/2 cup chopped yellow onion

1 poblano pepper, chopped

Seasoning blend or 1 tablespoon chicken taco/fajita seasoning

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained

1/2 cup frozen corn

3 cups chicken broth

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, Colby jack, or Mexican blend)

2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Cilantro, for garnish

Seasoning Blend

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cumin


Instructions

  1. Heat butter or oil and sauté onions, poblano, and half the seasoning until softened.

  2. Add chicken, beans, corn, broth, and remaining seasoning. Bring to simmer for 15 minutes.

  3. Stir in cream and cheese until melted. Simmer 15 more minutes.

  4. Add lime juice and adjust seasoning.

  5. Serve with cilantro and desired toppings.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Omit dairy for a dairy-free version. Adjust level of spice to your preference.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Soup, Comfort Food
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American