Description
Chicken Poblano and Black Bean Soup is a bold, smoky, creamy, and comforting dinner that hits every cozy craving. Tender shredded chicken mingles with black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and roasted poblano peppers for depth and warmth, finished with a splash of milk or light cream and a squeeze of lime. Naturally gluten-free, this 40-minute soup makes a satisfying weeknight meal, meal-prep friendly, and perfect for serving with toppings like avocado, cilantro, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 poblano peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- ½ cup milk or light cream
- Juice of ½ lime
- Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream
Instructions
- Roast poblano peppers over an open flame or under the broiler until charred. Place in a bowl, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and dice.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add shredded chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes, roasted poblanos, and chicken broth.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook 20 minutes.
- Stir in milk and lime juice, then heat through.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- To reduce heat, remove seeds and veil the peppers before roasting.
- For a creamier texture, blend half the soup and stir it back in, or use more milk/cream.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3–4 days. Freeze only if dairy isn’t a concern; the texture may change after thawing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Chicken Poblano and Black Bean Soup, poblano soup, black bean soup, creamy chicken soup, smoky soup, weeknight dinner, gluten-free soup