Poblano Chicken Tortilla Soup

Here’s a flavorful Poblano Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe that’s rich, smoky, and comforting — perfect for cool evenings or a hearty lunch.

🌶️ Poblano Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

🕒 Time: 40-50 minutes | 🍲 Serves: 4–6

🥘 Ingredients:

For the soup:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, and diced

• 1 jalapeño, minced (optional for extra heat)

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp chili powder

• 1/4 tsp oregano

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

• 1.5–2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)

• 1 cup frozen corn (or fresh)

• 1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

For serving:

• Tortilla strips or chips

• Diced avocado

• Shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar)

• Sour cream or Mexican crema

• Extra lime wedges

• Cilantro leaves

🔥 Roasting the Poblanos (if not using canned or pre-roasted):

1. Roast whole poblano peppers over an open flame or under the broiler until blackened on all sides.

2. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and let steam for 10 minutes.

3. Peel off the skins, remove seeds, and dice.

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1. Sauté aromatics:
   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic, jalapeño, and diced roasted poblanos. Cook another 2–3 minutes.

2. Spice it up:
   Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

3. Add liquids and simmer:
   Pour in chicken broth and fire-roasted tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.

4. Add proteins and extras:
   Stir in shredded chicken, corn, and black beans. Simmer for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors blend.

5. Finish with lime & cilantro:
   Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.

🍽️ To Serve:

Ladle soup into bowls. Top with tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, sour cream, and extra lime. Enjoy!