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Chicken Poblano Soup

A creamy and smoky Mexican-inspired soup made with roasted poblano peppers, tender shredded chicken, and warm spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 poblano peppers roasted and diced
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese
  • 1 lime juiced

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Blender (optional)

Method
 

  1. Roast, peel, and dice poblano peppers.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.
  3. Add peppers, spices, chicken, and broth. Simmer.
  4. Shred chicken and return to pot.
  5. Stir in corn, cream, and cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Finish with lime juice and garnish before serving.

Notes

Blend half the soup for extra creaminess if desired.