Chicken Poblano Soup (Printable format)

Comforting creamy chicken with smoky poblano, black beans, corn, and lime in a smooth, flavorful broth.

# List of ingredients:

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

01 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
02 - ½ cup chopped yellow onion
03 - 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped

→ Seasoning Blend

04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
06 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
07 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
08 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
09 - ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

→ Proteins & Soup Base

11 - 2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked breast/thigh)
12 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained
13 - ½ cup frozen corn
14 - 3 cups chicken broth

→ Creamy Finish

15 - ½ cup heavy cream
16 - ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or Colby Jack)
17 - 1–2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)

→ Garnish

18 - Fresh chopped cilantro

# How to make it:

01 - Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, poblano pepper, and half of the seasoning blend. Cook for 5–6 minutes until vegetables soften and lightly brown.
02 - Add shredded chicken, black beans, corn, chicken broth, and the remaining seasoning blend. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
03 - Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to develop flavor.
04 - Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese. Stir until cheese melts completely, then bring back to a gentle simmer.
05 - Continue cooking for 10–15 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
06 - Add fresh lime juice, taste, and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans in the pot or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water).
  • Substitute heavy cream with half & half or full-fat coconut milk for a lighter or dairy-free alternative.
03 -
  • For a thicker consistency, mash some beans or add a cornstarch slurry during cooking.
  • Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor punch.
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