---
title: Hearty Black Bean & Poblano Soup
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/hearty-black-bean-poblano-soup-60647100de449077b6115600
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Veggie
  - One Pan
  - Spicy
  - Calorie Smart
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 29100
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the rich, spicy taste; some found it a bit too spicy, while others wanted more depth of flavor.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Customers praised how quick, easy, and convenient this one-pot meal was to prepare.
nutrition:
  calories: 590
  protein: 21
  fat: 23
  saturated fat: 7
  carbohydrates: 73
  sugar: 13
  fiber: 15
  cholesterol: 35
  sodium: 1510
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Bean%20And%20Legume%20Recipes/Black%20Beans/hearty-black-bean-poblano-soup.avif"
---
![Step 1](step-1.jpg)
Wash and dry all produce.
Quarter @lime{1%unit}. Halve, peel, and dice @yellow onion{1%unit}. Core, deseed, and finely dice @poblano pepper{2%unit}. Dice @roma tomato{2%unit}.
In a #small bowl{}, combine @sour cream{8%tablespoon} with a squeeze of lime juice to taste. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}. Set aside.

![Step 2](step-2.jpg)
Heat a drizzle of @vegetable oil{1%teaspoon} in a #medium pot{} over medium-high heat. Add onion and poblano; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, ~{5-7%minutes}.
Stir in @Southwest Spice Blend{2%tablespoon}, diced tomato, and @tomato paste{3%ounce} until combined; cook until fragrant, ~{1%minute}.

![Step 3](step-3.jpg)
Stir @black beans{26.8%ounce} and their liquid, @Tex-Mex paste{2%unit}, @veggie stock concentrate{2%unit}, and ½ cup water (1 cup for 4 servings) into pot with veggies.
Bring to a simmer, uncovered, then reduce heat to medium low. Cook, stirring often, until flavors meld and soup is slightly thickened, ~{8-10%minutes}. Taste and season with salt and pepper. TIP: Add a splash more water if the soup ends up thicker than you like.

![Step 4](step-4.jpg)
Meanwhile, pick @cilantro{¼%ounce} leaves from stems.
Divide soup between bowls and dollop with lime sour cream. Sprinkle with @Monterey Jack cheese{½%cup} and cilantro leaves. Serve with @blue corn tortilla chips{3%ounce} for dipping and any remaining lime wedges on the side.