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Chicken Poblano Soup with Black Beans

Chicken Poblano Soup combines shredded chicken, poblano, black beans, and corn.Cream, cheese, and lime create a rich, bright, creamy broth.It is an easy one-pot soup ready in about 50 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Poblano Soup

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 poblano pepper chopped, stems and seeds removed
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained but not rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar pepper Jack, Colby Jack, or Mexican-blend cheese
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • Finely chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

For the 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 freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions
 

  • For a slightly lighter easy creamy chicken soup, replace part of the heavy cream with additional chicken broth. The final consistency will be thinner but still flavorful.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan, soup pot, or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, poblano pepper, and half of the seasoning blend.
  • Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and beginning to brown around the edges.
  • Add the shredded chicken, drained black beans, frozen corn, chicken broth, and remaining seasoning blend. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the Chicken Poblano Soup to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat as needed and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese. Continue stirring over gentle heat until the cheese has completely melted into the broth.
  • Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust the salt and black pepper as needed.
  • Ladle the hot soup into bowls and finish with chopped cilantro and your favorite toppings.

Notes

For a slightly lighter easy creamy chicken soup, replace part of the heavy cream with additional chicken broth. The final consistency will be thinner but still flavorful.
You can also add more corn or black beans if you want to stretch the recipe for additional servings. For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or serve sliced jalapeños on the side.
Serve the soup with warm tortillas, tortilla chips, avocado, chopped cilantro, extra shredded cheese, or fresh lime wedges.