Description
This Chicken Poblano & Black Bean Soup is a creamy, hearty blend of shredded chicken, smoky poblano peppers, sweet corn, and black beans in a rich, spiced broth. Perfect for cool nights or make-ahead meals, it delivers bold flavors with a Tex-Mex twist and reheats like a dream.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 poblano peppers, diced
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
4 oz cream cheese or 1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 jalapeño, optional, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant.
3. Stir in the diced poblano peppers and jalapeño, cooking until blistered.
4. Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
7. Stir in cream cheese or heavy cream until melted and smooth.
8. Add shredded chicken, black beans, and corn. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
9. Blend part of the soup with an immersion blender for a thicker texture if desired.
10. Serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro and optional toppings like jalapeños or avocado.
Notes
For deeper flavor, roast the poblano peppers under a broiler or open flame before adding.
To make it dairy-free, substitute coconut milk for cream cheese or cream.
Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken poblano soup, creamy black bean soup, chicken soup, poblano pepper, Tex-Mex soup