Description
Looking for a comforting and flavorful meal that’s easy to make and perfect for chilly evenings? This Chicken Poblano & Black Bean Soup is the answer! With smoky roasted poblanos, tender shredded chicken, creamy black beans, and a velvety broth, it’s a satisfying dish that’s both hearty and wholesome. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, easy soup recipes, or healthy comfort food, this dish is loaded with bold Tex-Mex flavor and perfect for your weekly rotation. It’s great for meal prep, freezer-friendly, and absolutely family-approved.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 poblano peppers, roasted and diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, lime wedges
Instructions
1. Roast poblano peppers under a broiler or over a gas flame until blackened. Steam in a covered bowl for 10 minutes, then peel and dice.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened and fragrant.
3. Add cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, roasted poblanos, and diced tomatoes. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Pour in chicken broth, then add shredded chicken, black beans, and corn. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
5. Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese until fully melted and soup becomes creamy.
6. Add lime juice and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Serve hot with toppings of your choice such as cheddar, sour cream, and lime wedges.
Notes
Roast your poblano peppers fresh for the best smoky flavor — canned just won’t compare.
Make it spicier by adding jalapeño or red chili flakes to the spice mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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