Save A creamy and comforting soup featuring shredded chicken, smoky poblano peppers, black beans, sweet corn, and a touch of lime—perfect for cozy dinners and quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 1 tbsp
- Chopped yellow onion: ½ cup
- Poblano pepper: 1, seeded and chopped
- Garlic powder: ½ tsp
- Onion powder: ½ tsp
- Chili powder: ½ tsp
- Dried oregano: ½ tsp
- Kosher salt: ½ tsp
- Freshly cracked black pepper: ½ tsp
- Ground cumin: ¼ tsp
- Shredded chicken: 2 cups (rotisserie or cooked breast/thighs)
- Black beans: 1 can (15 oz) drained
- Frozen corn: ½ cup
- Chicken broth: 3 cups
- Heavy cream: ½ cup
- Shredded cheese: ½ cup (cheddar, Mexican blend, or Colby Jack)
- Fresh lime juice: 1–2 tsp (from 1 lime)
- Fresh chopped cilantro: Garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, poblano pepper, and half of the seasoning blend. Sauté for 5 6 minutes, until vegetables are soft and lightly browned.
- Step 2:
- Stir in the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, chicken broth, and the remaining seasoning blend. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Step 3:
- Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 4:
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese. Mix until the cheese is fully melted, then return to a gentle simmer.
- Step 5:
- Cook for another 10 15 minutes until the soup is creamy and slightly thickened.
- Step 6:
- Stir in lime juice, taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Step 7:
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
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Recipe Guide
- → Can I make this dish dairy-free?
Yes, substitute butter with plant-based alternatives and use coconut milk instead of heavy cream and dairy-free cheese options.
- → What can I use instead of rotisserie chicken?
Cooked shredded chicken breast or thighs work well as a substitute for rotisserie chicken.
- → How can I thicken the soup if needed?
Mash some black beans into the soup or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) while simmering.
- → Is this dish gluten-free?
Yes, as long as the chicken broth and cheese used are gluten-free, this dish maintains a gluten-free profile.
- → Can I add extra heat to this soup?
Adding sliced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper will elevate the spiciness to your liking.