Description
This comforting soup combines the mild smokiness of roasted poblano peppers with tender chicken and a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish is flavorful, hearty, and easily adaptable to your dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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- 3 large poblano peppers 🌶️
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced 🧅
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth 🍗
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free option) 🥛
- 1 cup corn kernels (optional) 🌽
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
- Lime wedges, for serving 🍋
Instructions
- Roast poblano peppers: Char over a flame or broil, peel skin, remove seeds, and chop.
- Cook aromatics: Sauté onion in olive oil, then add garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Simmer soup: Add poblanos, broth, and simmer for 10 minutes. Blend partially if desired.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in chicken, cream, and corn. Simmer for 10 minutes, seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: lunch
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Chicken Poblano Soup, Creamy Soup, Mexican-Inspired Soup, Comfort Food