Description
Warm your soul with Chicken Poblano Soup, a rich and creamy blend of tender chicken, smoky poblanos, and aromatic spices. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, offering vibrant flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Quick to prepare and easy to customize based on pantry staples, this soup is sure to become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium poblano peppers
- 1 medium onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cream or coconut milk
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Optional: Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the onion and chop the garlic. Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame until charred, then peel and chop.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in diced chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Add roasted poblanos, cumin, and smoked paprika; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- For creaminess, blend half the soup using an immersion blender then return it to the pot.
- Stir in cream or coconut milk; simmer gently for a few more minutes before serving hot with fresh cilantro on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg