Description
Looking for a cozy yet flavorful dinner idea? This Chicken Poblano and Black Bean Soup is bold, creamy, and full of hearty ingredients like shredded chicken, black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes. With just the right amount of spice and a rich, satisfying base, this easy recipe is perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or healthy snacks. It’s also naturally gluten-free and a great addition to your collection of weeknight dinner ideas.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Roast poblano peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until skins are blackened. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel skins, remove seeds, and dice.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cumin; cook for 1 more minute.
3. Add diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and roasted poblanos to the pot. Stir in shredded chicken and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
4. Lower the heat and stir in softened cream cheese. Stir occasionally until fully melted and incorporated. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in chopped cilantro and squeeze in fresh lime juice.
6. Serve hot, garnished with jalapeño slices and extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese so it melts evenly without clumping.
Don’t skip roasting the poblanos—it brings out their smoky depth.
Add lime juice at the end to brighten the flavors without curdling the soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 27
- Cholesterol: 80