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Two bowls of Cream of Poblano Soup.

Cream of Poblano Soup

Chef Jenn
This Cream of Poblano Soup is loaded with roasted poblano flavor and comes together in under an hour. Easy to make and perfect with crusty bread or a side salad for a warm, satisfying meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 165 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds poblano chilis about 6-8 medium peppers
  • 4 cups chicken broth use low or no-sodium added broth or stock
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chipotle powder optional

Instructions
 

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  • Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel off the skins, remove the seeds and stems, and roughly chop.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cumin, chili powder, and flour. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  • Gradually whisk in the chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the chopped poblanos and cook for 10 minutes, until very tender.
  • Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the cream, and heat gently without boiling. Season to taste and serve hot.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Use a paper towel to brush the blackened skins off the poblanos. This works like a charm and is far less messy than using your hands. Then, cut them open and remove the seeds and discard the stems.
  • You can prep the poblanos ahead of time so the soup takes less time to prepare.
  • Use a high-powered blender for the creamiest soup texture.
  • Drizzle crema or sour cream on top for a pretty finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cupCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 597mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 818IUVitamin C: 94mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg

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