Chicken Poblano Soup with Corn
This broth-based chicken poblano soup recipe is made with tender cubes of chicken, mild poblano peppers and sweet corn. Ideal for freezing or prepping ahead, it's even better garnished with a lime wedge, fresh cilantro and tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut in to cubes, boneless skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 3 poblano pepper seeded and diced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup lime juice
- cilantro optional garnish
- scallions
- lime
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken breast cubes with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the pan along with cumin and smoked paprika. Saute until chicken is browned, about 7-8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- To the same pan, add the diced onion along with another pinch salt and pepper. Saute until tender, about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add grated garlic to the pan and stir. Heat for 30 seconds then add in the diced poblano peppers along with another pinch salt and pepper. Saute veggies until caramelized, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Return cooked chicken to the pan (along with any reserved juices) as well as the corn. Season with another pinch salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce to low. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add lime juice just before serving. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Garnish with scallions, additional lime, cilantro and tortilla chips if you wish.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12ounces | |
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 588mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 620IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.