Description
A brothy, smoky soup combining shredded chicken, black beans, and fresh toppings like avocado and lime, perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 6 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the poblano peppers and jalapeño, cooking until they become tender, about 5 more minutes.
- Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute to release the spices’ aroma.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and black beans to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the soup simmer for 20 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet and lightly coat with olive oil. Bake until crispy, about 10 minutes.
- After 20 minutes of simmering, add lime juice and cilantro to the soup. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with avocado, cheese, tortilla strips, and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
Serve hot to maintain the crispiness of tortilla strips. Add fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg