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Chicken Poblano Soup (The Best Creamy Recipe)

This Chicken Poblano Soup is incredibly rich, creamy, and packed with smoky flavor from roasted poblano peppers. It's an easy, comforting, and restaurant-quality soup you can make at home in under an hour!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large poblano peppers
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Once cooled, peel the blackened skins off the peppers. Remove the stems and seeds, then roughly chop the peppers.
  3. 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.
  4. Transfer the onion, garlic, and chopped poblano peppers to a blender. Add 1 cup of chicken broth and blend until completely smooth.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro, tortilla strips, or sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 23gFat: 28gFiber: 2g

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.
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