Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter (or Olive Oil)
- 1/2 cup chopped Yellow Onion
- 1 Poblano Pepper (chopped, stems and seeds removed)
- Seasoning Blend (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)
- 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
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and poblano, cooking until tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken, black beans, corn, chicken broth, and seasoning blend. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and shredded cheese; stir until melted and creamy.
- Simmer for an additional 15 minutes before adding lime juice and seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg