Chicken Poblano Soup with Corn

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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.

Course Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine American, Mexican

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 191kcal

Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in to cubes
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 medium onion diced
2 cloves garlic grated
3 poblano peppers seeded and diced
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
¼ cup lime juice
cilantro, scallions, lime and tortilla chips optional garnish

Instructions

Sprinkle chicken breast cubes with salt and pepper.
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, 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.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon cumin, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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.
1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, 3 poblano peppers
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.
8 cups chicken broth, 2 cups corn kernels, 1/4 cup lime juice, cilantro, scallions, lime and tortilla chips

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