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Cozy Chicken Poblano Soup

Cozy Chicken Poblano Soup for Ultimate Comfort and Flavor

Cozy Chicken Poblano Soup is a comforting dish with tender chicken and smoky poblano peppers, featuring a delightful zing of lime.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2-3 pieces Poblano Peppers seeded and diced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts shredded after cooking
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
Additional Ingredients
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes canned
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 handful Fresh Cilantro chopped
Optional Toppings
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese your favorite type
  • 1 cup Crispy Tortilla Strips

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add finely diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it turns translucent and slightly golden.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and diced poblano peppers. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the peppers soften.
  3. Sprinkle in ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until the spices bloom.
  4. Add boneless chicken breasts and chicken broth to the pot. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  5. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, letting it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  6. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces before returning it to the soup.
  7. Stir in the diced tomatoes, rinsed black beans, and corn. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  8. Before serving, stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with optional toppings like avocado, cheese, or tortilla strips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent sticking. Customize spice level and consider using rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.

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