Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Set your oven broiler to high. Place poblano peppers on a baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes per side, until the skins are blackened and blistered. Transfer to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let steam for 10 minutes.
- Once cooled, peel the blackened skins off the peppers. Remove the stems and seeds, then roughly chop the peppers.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Transfer the onion, garlic, and chopped poblano peppers to a blender. Add 1 cup of chicken broth and blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture back into the pot. Stir in the remaining 3 cups of chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low. Whisk in the softened cream cheese until fully melted and smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and the shredded chicken. Heat gently for 2-3 minutes, ensuring it does not boil.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro, tortilla strips, or sour cream.
Nutrition
Notes
Time-Saving Tip: Use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time on cooking and shredding chicken.
Customize the Spice: For a spicier soup, add a roasted, seeded jalapeño to the blender along with the poblano peppers.
Make-Ahead: You can roast and peel the peppers a day in advance to speed up the cooking process.
Customize the Spice: For a spicier soup, add a roasted, seeded jalapeño to the blender along with the poblano peppers.
Make-Ahead: You can roast and peel the peppers a day in advance to speed up the cooking process.
