Description
Warm up with a bowl of Easy Chicken, Poblano, and Black Bean Soup (Small Batch), a creamy and flavorful dish that brings comfort to any chilly night. This delightful one-pot recipe features tender shredded chicken, smoky poblano peppers, and hearty black beans, all simmered together for rich, satisfying flavors. Perfectly portioned for small families or meal prep, this soup is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cooking, you can enjoy a nourishing dinner that feels like a warm hug in every bite. Serve it with your favorite toppings for a cozy gathering or a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 poblano pepper, chopped
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- Seasoning blend or 1 tbsp chicken taco/chicken fajita seasoning
- 2 tsp fresh lime juice
- finely chopped cilantro for garnish
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cumin
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions and poblano pepper with half the seasoning blend; cook until tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken, black beans, corn, chicken broth, and remaining seasoning blend. Bring to a simmer; cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and cheese; stir until melted and smooth.
- Simmer for an additional 15 minutes; stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot topped with cilantro and your favorite garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg