Description
A comforting Chile Relleno Soup featuring roasted poblano peppers, tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and a flavorful chicken bone broth. This hearty soup combines roasted and sautéed elements, finished with a bubbly cheese topping, perfect for a filling meal.
Ingredients
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Peppers and Aromatics
- 4 medium poblano peppers
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base
- 4 cups chicken bone broth
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into pieces
Cheeses
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Roast Peppers: Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or under the broiler until their skins are blackened and blistered. Then place them in a covered bowl to steam for about 10 minutes, which helps loosen the skin for peeling.
- Sauté Aromatics and Peppers: While the peppers steam, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic in butter over medium heat until translucent and fragrant. Add spices as preferred and chop the peeled poblano peppers; stir these into the sautéed mixture.
- Simmer Chicken and Broth: Pour the chicken bone broth into the pot and add the chicken pieces. Bring to a simmer and cook until the chicken is fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
- Blend Cheeses and Broth: Remove some hot broth and blend it with the cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth and creamy. Stir this cheese mixture back into the soup base to add richness and flavor.
- Broil with Cheese Topping: Serve the soup in ovenproof bowls, topping each with additional shredded cheddar cheese. Place under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then serve hot.
Notes
- Roasting the peppers over an open flame gives them authentic smoky flavor and helps remove the skin easily.
- Use bone broth for a richer, more nutritious soup base that enhances depth of flavor.
- Broiling the cheese topping at the end adds a lovely golden crust and extra texture contrast to the creamy soup.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped green onions for bright fresh notes.
