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Creamy Chicken And Poblano Chile Soup

This hearty and flavorful soup combines tender chicken with smoky poblano chiles in a creamy broth, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound chicken breast diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium poblano chiles roasted and chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garnish
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chopped roasted poblano chiles, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added depth of flavor, consider roasting the poblano chiles on an open flame until charred, then peeling off the skin before chopping.

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