Description
Indulge in a warming bowl of Chicken, Poblano, and Black Bean Soup. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, smoky poblano peppers, and hearty black beans for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying it on a chilly evening or serving it at a gathering, this soup is sure to impress. Quick to prepare and customizable to your spice preferences, it’s a comforting hug in a bowl that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 poblano peppers, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the onion and poblano peppers.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken & peppers: Stir in diced chicken and poblano peppers; cook until chicken is golden brown (around 7 minutes).
- Spice it up: Sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the mixture; stir well for about 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
- Pour in broth & beans: Add chicken broth and rinsed black beans; bring to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Finish with lime: Squeeze fresh lime juice into the pot; add chopped cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg