Chicken, Poblano, and Black Bean Soup

It's officially soup season, and I'm here for it!

I picked up some beautiful poblano peppers at the farmers market and found the most delicious way to use them. This creamy Chicken, Poblano & Black Bean Soup is hearty, comforting, and full of flavor, with just the right little kick.

Perfect for a cozy fall evening!

Ingredients

For Chicken Poblano Soup:

• 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter or Olive Oil

• 1/2 cup chopped Yellow Onion

• 1 Poblano Pepper chopped, stems and seeds removed (see notes)

• Seasoning Blend (see below) or 1 tbsp. Chicken Taco / Chicken Fajita Seasoning

• 2 cups Shredded Chicken

• 1 can Black Beans (15 oz.; drained - not rinsed)

• 1/2 cup frozen Corn

• 3 cups Chicken Broth

• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream

• 1/2 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, or Mexican Blend

• 2 tsp. fresh Lime Juice

• finely chopped Cilantro for garnish

For Seasoning Blend:

• 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder

• 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder

• 1/2 tsp. Chili Powder

• 1/2 tsp. Dried Oregano

• 1/2 tsp. (each) Kosher Salt + freshly cracked Black Pepper

• 1/4 tsp. Cumin

Instructions

1. Cook the chopped onions and poblano pepper. Melt the butter in a large sauce pan or a medium pot / Dutch oven (mine in these photos is a 3.5 quart enamel Dutch oven). Add onions, poblanos, and half of the seasoning blend. Cook for 5-6 minutes until tender and lightly browned. 
2. Stir in the hearty ingredients. Add shredded chicken, black beans, frozen corn, chicken broth, and remaining seasoning, and stir to combine. Turn the heat beneath the pot to medium-high, bring the soup to a simmer, and allow it to simmer (uncovered) for 15 minutes. 
3. Make it creamy. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese. Once the cheese is fully melted, allow the soup to come to a simmer again. 
4. Simmer (for flavor!). Let the soup simmer for at least another 15 minutes, then stir in the fresh lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. 
5. Serve. Divide the hot soup between warmed bowls, and garnish with cilantro and your favorite toppings! 

Notes

Poblano Pepper Amount: Poblano peppers vary in size, and an average poblano pepper should give you about 3/4 cup. (Anything between 1/2 cup to 1 cup is great for this recipe!)

Substitute the homemade seasoning blend with about 1 tablespoon of chicken taco or chicken fajita seasoning if preferred!

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