Chicken Poblano Soup
Chicken Poblano Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This creamy, flavorful soup combines tender chicken, smoky poblano peppers, and aromatic spices that create a warm, inviting dish perfect for snuggling up with on a cold night. With every spoonful, you’ll experience a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will keep you coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 large poblano peppers (diced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and diced poblano peppers; cook until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and cover with chicken broth. Simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in cream or coconut milk, cumin, and chili powder. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Finish with lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg