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Chile Relleno Soup

Creamy Chile Relleno Soup for Heartwarming Comfort

This Chile Relleno Soup offers a comforting blend of roasted poblanos, creamy cheese, and tender chicken, making it a delightful low-carb option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4 pieces Poblano Peppers roasted until charred
  • 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 4 cups Chicken Bone Broth
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Protein
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken diced
For the Creaminess
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese for richness
Optional Topping
  • to taste Sliced Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese for serving

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Broiler

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your broiler or gas flame. Roast the poblano peppers directly on the flame or under the broiler, turning occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until blackened. Place in a covered bowl for steaming.
  2. Peel the skins off the roasted poblano peppers, cut open, seed and chop them into small pieces.
  3. In a large Dutch oven, heat the butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cumin, cooking for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the chicken bone broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the chopped roasted poblanos and diced chicken. Cook uncovered for about 10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Whisk in the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle soup into bowls and top with optional cheese, cilantro, and lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together. Top with fresh cilantro and lime juice for added brightness.

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