Description
Indulge in a bowl of Easy Chicken, Poblano, and Black Bean Soup (Small Batch) that promises to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. This creamy concoction blends tender shredded chicken with smoky poblano peppers and hearty black beans, delivering a flavor-packed experience in every spoonful. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this small batch recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your preferences. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll be savoring the comforting richness of this delightful soup in no time.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter (or Olive Oil)
- 1/2 cup chopped Yellow Onion
- 1 Poblano Pepper (chopped, stems and seeds removed)
- Seasoning Blend (or 1 tbsp. Chicken Taco / Chicken Fajita Seasoning)
- 2 cups Shredded Chicken
- 1 can Black Beans (15 oz.; drained – not rinsed)
- 1/2 cup frozen Corn
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, or Mexican Blend)
- 2 tsp. fresh Lime Juice
- finely chopped Cilantro (for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt + freshly cracked Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Cumin
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and poblano pepper, cooking until softened.
- Stir in shredded chicken, black beans, frozen corn, chicken broth, and seasonings. Increase heat to medium-high until simmering; cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Lower heat and mix in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
- Add fresh lime juice; adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg