Description
This Chile Relleno Soup recipe offers a comforting and hearty bowl that captures the essence of traditional chile rellenos with the ease of a quick soup. It’s perfect for busy nights when you crave a warm, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 poblano peppers
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken breast
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into very small cubes
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Clean and dry poblano peppers. Roast until skin is blackened and blistered. Transfer to a plastic bag, seal, and let cool for 10 minutes to loosen skin. Rub off as much skin as possible. Remove stems and seeds, then finely chop the peppers.
- In a medium pot, warm butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
- Stir in the chopped poblano peppers. Pour in chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently. Stir in cooked chicken.
- Add softened cream cheese and 2 cups of cheddar cheese. Whisk until melted and smooth.
- Divide the soup into 6 bowls. Top each with the remaining cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese. Broil for a few minutes until cheese is melted and golden. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Roast peppers under a broiler or over an open flame.
- Be careful not to burn the cheese while broiling.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chile Rellenos Soup, comfort food, hearty soup, cheesy soup, easy recipe, Mexican flavors