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Creamy Chicken and Poblano Cheese Soup

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽AmericanMexican High-Protein 💪Low-CarbKeto 🥩Gluten-FreeComfort-Food

Creamy Chicken and Poblano Cheese Soup brings together roasted poblano peppers, tender shredded chicken, and a trio of melty cheeses for a rich, gently smoky bowl with a mild kick. The salsa verde brightens each spoonful, while cumin and garlic round out the flavor. Serve it on cool evenings or for a cozy weeknight dinner with warm tortillas or crusty bread.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Creamy Chicken and Poblano Cheese Soup
  1. 1

    Roast poblano peppers over an open flame on a gas stove or grill until all sides are charred, 5 to 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Place the blackened peppers in a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap.

  3. 3

    Let the peppers steam as they cool, about 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove and discard the skins.

  5. 5

    Combine the chicken broth, cream cheese, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and salsa verde in a blender.

  6. 6

    Blend until smooth.

  7. 7

    Peel the cooled poblano peppers and remove the seeds.

  8. 8

    Finely chop the peppers in a food processor.

  9. 9

    Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.

  10. 10

    Add the onion, garlic, and cumin.

  11. 11

    Cook and stir until slightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

  12. 12

    Add the poblanos and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes.

  13. 13

    Add the chicken and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more.

  14. 14

    Pour the cheese mixture into a stockpot over low heat.

  15. 15

    Add the chicken mixture and bring to a simmer.

  16. 16

    Cook until heated through, at least 10 minutes.

  17. 17

    Season with salt and pepper.

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