Description
This Chicken Poblano and Black Bean Soup is creamy, comforting, and full of Tex-Mex flavor. Loaded with shredded chicken, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and smoky poblano peppers in a silky, spiced broth, it’s the perfect one-pot meal for cozy nights or make-ahead lunches. Garnish with jalapeños, cilantro, or a sprinkle of cheese for a bowl of hearty goodness that satisfies every time.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 poblano peppers, diced
1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and diced poblano peppers. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toast the spices for about 30 seconds.
3. Add fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Stir to combine.
4. Pour in chicken broth and add shredded chicken. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, without boiling.
6. Adjust seasonings to taste.
7. Serve hot with garnishes like jalapeño slices, fresh cilantro, cheese, or tortilla chips.
Notes
Roast the poblano peppers for a deeper smoky flavor before adding them to the soup.
Freeze without cream if prepping ahead—stir in cream when reheating for best texture.
Mash some black beans in the pot to naturally thicken the soup without flour or cornstarch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: chicken soup, black bean soup, poblano pepper soup