Description
Chicken Poblano Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights. This hearty soup features tender chicken simmered with roasted poblanos and aromatic spices, creating a rich and flavorful dish that warms both body and soul. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this easy-to-make soup will surely impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium poblano peppers
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame until charred, then peel and chop.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 4 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and add roasted poblanos. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in cumin, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper to taste; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with optional sour cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg