Description
This Creamy Chicken Poblano Soup is rich, smoky, and packed with comforting flavor. Roasted poblano peppers bring a gentle heat and depth, while shredded chicken, cream cheese, and Monterey Jack create a velvety texture in every spoonful. It is hearty enough for dinner yet simple enough for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
2 large poblano peppers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
4 cups chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Roast the poblano peppers under a broiler or over an open flame until the skins are blistered and charred. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and steam for 10 minutes. Peel, remove seeds, and chop.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and jalapeño and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add chopped poblanos and shredded chicken to the pot. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until fully melted and smooth. Add heavy cream and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until creamy and combined.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Simmer for 3 to 5 more minutes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Roast the poblanos thoroughly for the best smoky flavor and peel off as much charred skin as possible.
For a thicker soup, simmer a few extra minutes uncovered or blend a small portion and stir it back in.
If freezing, add the cream and cheese after reheating to maintain the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg