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Chicken Poblano Soup Comforting: 7 Reasons You’ll Love It

Chicken Poblano Soup Comforting

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This comforting and flavorful Easy Chicken Poblano Soup perfectly balances tender shredded chicken with a creamy broth, infused with roasted poblano peppers for a unique smoky depth.

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)
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Roast 1 poblano pepper over a gas flame or under a broiler until charred. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and steam for 10-15 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, peel, deseed, and finely chop.
  2. In a large pot, melt butter/oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add chopped roasted poblano to the pot. Stir in shredded chicken, drained black beans, and frozen corn. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to warm through. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted. Add fresh lime juice.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish generously with fresh cilantro.

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