Description
This Chile Relleno Soup brings the flavors of the classic Mexican dish into an easy and comforting soup. Roasted poblano peppers and a creamy cheese base create a warm, flavorful meal perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium poblano peppers
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup (40g) chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups (946.35g) chicken bone broth (use vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds (453.59g) boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 8 ounces (226.8g) cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups (395.5g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices cheddar or pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) or turn on your broiler. Roast poblano peppers on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Transfer roasted peppers to a paper bag or bowl covered with plastic wrap and seal for 10 minutes. Once cooled, peel, deseed, and chop peppers.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cumin for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken bone broth and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken pieces and cook for 8-10 minutes until cooked through. Stir in chopped poblano peppers.
- Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese pieces, stirring until melted. Gradually add shredded cheddar, stirring to prevent clumping.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes, then prepare serving bowls with a slice of cheese at the bottom before ladling soup over top.
Notes
- Char poblano peppers well for authentic flavor.
- Keep heat low when adding cheese to prevent graininess.
- Soup tastes better the next day, perfect for meal prep.
- Consider serving with tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, or a lime wedge for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 890
- Fat: 36
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: N/A