Save to Pins 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, seeded and chopped: 1
- 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 (rotisserie or cooked breast/thighs): 2 cups
- Black beans, drained: 1 can (15 oz)
- Frozen corn: ½ cup
- Chicken broth: 3 cups
- Heavy cream: ½ cup
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or Colby Jack): ½ cup
- Fresh lime juice (from 1 lime): 1–2 tsp
- 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 56 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 1015 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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Save to Pins Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 4 days. For freezing, omit cream and cheese add them when reheating.
Questions & Answers
- → Can I make this dish dairy-free?
Yes, substitute the butter with plant-based alternatives and use coconut milk in place of heavy cream to keep it dairy-free.
- → How can I thicken the soup?
Mash some of the black beans in the pot or add a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) to reach a thicker consistency.
- → What can I use instead of rotisserie chicken?
Cooked chicken breast or thighs work well shredded as a substitute for rotisserie chicken.
- → Can I add extra spice to this dish?
Yes, try topping with sliced jalapeños or increasing chili powder in the seasoning blend for more heat.
- → Is it safe to freeze leftovers?
Freeze without the cream and cheese, adding them only when reheating to maintain texture and flavor.