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Easy Chicken, Poblano, and Black Bean Soup (Small Batch)

Easy Chicken, Poblano, and Black Bean Soup (Small Batch)

A creamy chicken poblano soup recipe with black beans and flavor, perfect for small batches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cups
Calories 233 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan or Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

For Chicken Poblano Soup

  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter or Olive Oil
  • 0.5 cup Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 1 Poblano Pepper, chopped stems and seeds removed
  • Seasoning Blend or 1 tbsp. Chicken Taco / Chicken Fajita Seasoning
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans drained - not rinsed
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Corn
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, or Mexican Blend
  • 2 teaspoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • Cilantro finely chopped for garnish

For Seasoning Blend

  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly cracked
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cumin

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Cook the chopped onions and poblano pepper. Melt the butter in a large saucepan or a medium pot / Dutch oven. Add onions, poblanos, and half of the seasoning blend. Cook for 5-6 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
  • Stir in the hearty ingredients. Add shredded chicken, black beans, frozen corn, chicken broth, and remaining seasoning, and stir to combine. Turn the heat beneath the pot to medium-high, bring the soup to a simmer, and allow it to simmer (uncovered) for 15 minutes.
  • Make it creamy. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese. Once the cheese is fully melted, allow the soup to come to a simmer again.
  • Simmer (for flavor!). Let the soup simmer for at least another 15 minutes, then stir in the fresh lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve. Divide the hot soup between warmed bowls, and garnish with cilantro and your favorite toppings!

Notes

Poblano peppers vary in size, and an average poblano pepper should give you about ¾ cup. Substitute the homemade seasoning blend with about 1 tablespoon of chicken taco or chicken fajita seasoning if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 23gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 558mgPotassium: 421mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 277IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Black Bean Soup, Easy Chicken, Poblano, Small Batch
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