Description
Mouthwatering Roasted Poblano Soup for Ultimate Comfort is a delightful dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table. The creamy blend of roasted poblano peppers with tender potatoes creates a comforting texture, while the mild smokiness adds just the right amount of spice. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a cozy starter for gatherings, this versatile soup can be whipped up in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. With nutritious ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (Can substitute with canola or avocado oil)
- 3 medium Poblano Peppers
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (or Unsalted Butter)
- 1 medium White Onion
- 1 cup Celery
- 1 1/2 cups Baby Gold Potatoes
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
- 5 cups Lower-Sodium Chicken Broth (or Vegetable Broth)
- 1 1/2 – 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (or Rotisserie Chicken)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or Full-fat Coconut Milk)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro
Instructions
- Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until charred. Cover them to steam for 10 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Peel and chop the roasted peppers; add them to the pot along with diced potatoes, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and broth. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil then simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender.
- Add chicken chunks and cook until fully done. Stir in cream until combined.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary; garnish with minced cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added heat, include jalapeño peppers. Substitute vegetables based on what you have on hand. For a creamier texture, blend the soup longer or use an immersion blender.