Description

Looking for a cozy and quick dinner idea that’s both hearty and satisfying? This Chicken Poblano and Black Bean Soup delivers a creamy, smoky kick with wholesome ingredients like shredded chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, poblano peppers, black beans, and corn. Perfect for chilly nights or busy weekdays, it’s a one-pot wonder that’s naturally gluten-free and protein-rich. Whether you’re craving a healthy soup, easy dinner, or meal prep hero, this flavorful bowl is ready to warm you up and fill you up. Great for anyone searching for comforting soup recipes, quick dinner options, or food ideas that please a crowd.

Ingredients

1 pound cooked shredded chicken

2 poblano peppers, diced

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes

1 small yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

4 oz cream cheese or 1/2 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro

Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot and sauté diced onion and poblano peppers until soft.

2. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Add cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Mix well.

4. Pour in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, shredded chicken, and chicken broth.

5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Lower heat and stir in cream cheese or heavy cream until smooth and creamy.

7. Add lime juice and season with salt and black pepper.

8. Top with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

You can roast the poblano peppers first for deeper flavor or just sauté them raw for speed.

To freeze, omit the cream and add it in after reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soups
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: creamy soup, chicken soup, easy dinner, healthy soup, poblano soup, black bean recipes