Description
Indulge in the comfort of Creamy Chicken Poblano Soup: A Warm Embrace in a Bowl. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, smoky roasted poblano peppers, and a rich creamy base to create a soothing meal perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. With its unique flavor profile, this soup is equally at home on busy weeknights or at special gatherings. Easy to make and customizable, it offers warmth and satisfaction with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 roasted poblano peppers
- 1 pound chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Spices: cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Roast the poblano peppers until charred, then steam in a covered bowl for 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and chop.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Brown the chicken on both sides, then set aside.
- Sauté chopped onions and garlic in the same pot until translucent.
- Add the chicken back along with roasted poblanos and broth. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; bring to simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream; cook on low for another 10-15 minutes.
- Serve warm and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg