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Chicken Poblano and Black Bean Soup

Savor the Warmth of Chicken Poblano and Black Bean Soup

Enjoy this gluten-free Chicken Poblano and Black Bean Soup, packed with creamy richness and vibrant flavors for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Leftover rotisserie or grilled chicken works great.
  • 2 Poblano Peppers Substitute with green bell peppers and smoked paprika if needed.
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained for richness and fiber.
  • 1 cup Corn Use fresh, frozen, or canned.
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles Adds acidity and heat.
  • 1 Onion Small, diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Crucial for flavor.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Homemade or store-bought.
Creaminess
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Creates a creamy broth.
Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional.
  • 1 Jalapeño Optional for heat.
  • 1 whole Lime Squeeze for freshness.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Stove
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or beneath your broiler until the skin is blackened and blistered, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Place in a covered bowl for 10 minutes to steam.
  2. In a large pot, heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for around 2 minutes. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and ground cumin, cooking for an additional minute.
  3. Add diced tomatoes with green chiles, corn, and drained black beans to the pot. Peel, seed, and dice roasted poblano peppers and add them as well. Stir and fold in shredded chicken and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low and mix in softened cream cheese until completely melted and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  5. Season soup with salt and pepper, then stir in chopped fresh cilantro and add a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with optional sliced jalapeños and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a complete meal, serve with crunchy tortilla chips or slices of avocado. Adjust jalapeño based on heat preference.

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