Pulled chicken ancho chile and black bean soup



PersonalPoints™ per serving



Total Time: 58 min

Prep: 25 min

Cook: 30 min

Serves: 8

Easy

A dollop of plain yogurt helps tame the heat in this Mexican-inspired soup. Not only does it feature poblano chiles and chili powder, but ancho chile powder as well. Chili powder tends to have other spices like oregano, garlic, and cumin. Ancho chile powder, made only from ancho chiles, isn't too spicy as anchos are some of the sweetest chiles out there. If you're sensitive to spice, simply add a little bit, give it a taste, and keep gradually adding until you hit that perfect level of heat. These spices wonderfully balance out the chicken, black beans, corn, onions, and fresh cilantro.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 cups uncooked onions, chopped
  • 2 medium poblano chile, chopped
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
  • 2 tsp Chili powder, or to taste
  • 2 tsp ancho chile powder, or to taste
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 cups fat-free chicken broth
  • 15 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 15 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels, defrosted
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup uncooked scallions, sliced


Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, poblano, and 1 tsp salt; cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper, both chili powders, and cumin; cook, stirring a few times, for 1 minute. Add broth and tomatoes; increase heat to high to bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer; add chicken to pot. Cover and simmer until cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken to a plate; let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, add beans and corn to the pot; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Shred chicken with two forks; add back to the soup. Stir in lime juice and remaining 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste); serve topped with yogurt, cilantro, and scallions.
  4. Serving Size: 1 cup soup, 2 tbsp yogurt, and 2 tbsp cilantro/scallion.


 
 
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