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Chicken Poblano Soup

A comforting and creamy soup featuring shredded chicken, vibrant poblano peppers, and a delightful blend of spices, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • ½ cup Chopped Yellow Onion
  • 1 each Poblano Pepper (seeds & stem removed, chopped)
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken (rotisserie or cooked chicken breast/thighs)
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans, drained
  • ½ cup Frozen Corn
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar, Mexican Blend, or Colby Jack)
  • 1-2 tsp Fresh Lime Juice (from 1 lime wedge)
  • to taste Fresh Chopped Cilantro, for garnish
Seasoning Blend
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ tsp Chili Powder
  • ½ tsp Dried Oregano
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt
  • ½ tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • ¼ tsp Cumin

Method
 

Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Once it’s shimmering, toss in the chopped onions and poblano peppers along with half of the seasoning blend. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are soft and lightly browned.
Add the Soup Base
  1. Stir in the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, chicken broth, and the rest of the seasoning mix. Bring to medium-high heat and let it bubble and simmer.
Let It Simmer
  1. Cook uncovered for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Make It Creamy
  1. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese melts into the soup, then let it warm through.
Finish & Serve
  1. Allow the soup to simmer uncovered for another 15 minutes. Before serving, add fresh lime juice and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve with toppings like sour cream or crushed tortilla chips. It pairs well with bread or salad. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to three months.

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