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Poblano Chicken Tortilla Soup

A hearty and flavorful soup featuring tender chicken, roasted poblano peppers, and crispy tortilla strips, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium poblano peppers roasted, peeled, and diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder optional
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced, canned or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper to taste
Tortilla Strips
  • 4 corn tortillas tortillas cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for frying
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
Garnishes
  • 1 avocado sliced for topping
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced for serving
  • 1/2 cup cheese shredded, optional

Method
 

Prepare the Soup Base
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the roasted poblano peppers, cumin, and chili powder, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add shredded chicken, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Make Tortilla Strips
  1. While the soup is simmering, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add tortilla strips and fry until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, sprinkling with salt.
Serve the Soup
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips, avocado slices, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  2. Optionally, sprinkle with shredded cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 8gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a spicier soup, leave some seeds in the poblano peppers or add jalapeños.

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