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Chile Relleno Soup Recipe

Easy Chile Relleno Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights at Home

Discover this Easy Chile Relleno Soup Recipe, a delightful blend of flavors sure to warm your soul, perfect for cozy nights at home.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 417

Ingredients
  

  • 6 poblano peppers
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ? cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese plus more for garnish
  • optional toppings chopped cilantro, toasted panko breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Dutch oven
  • aluminum foil
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the poblano peppers on top. Set your oven rack directly underneath the broiler and turn the broiler on high.
  2. Broil poblanos in the oven for 5 minutes or until the skin is blackened and blistered. Flip them over and broil for another 5 minutes until the skin is blackened and blistered on all sides.
  3. Remove from the oven, cover the baking sheet loosely with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, and let the peppers steam for 5 minutes.
  4. Rub off as much of the loose skin on the poblanos as possible. Slice open, discard the stems and seeds, and dice into small chunks.
  5. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the butter and oil. Once melted, add the onions and saut? for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
  6. Add the garlic and cumin, cooking for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Stir in the flour, mixing until the onions are evenly coated. Reduce heat to low and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Continue stirring until the soup thickens, then slowly add the Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until melted and incorporated.
  9. Raise the heat to medium-high and add in the roasted and chopped poblano peppers. Bring the soup to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  10. Serve in bowls with more shredded cheese or toasted panko breadcrumbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 14gFat: 34gSodium: 328mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with different toppings or additional ingredients like black beans or corn. Allow it to rest before serving for optimal flavors.

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