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Chile Relleno Soup

Creamy Chile Relleno Soup That's Low-Carb & Full of Flavor

This Chile Relleno Soup is a comforting low-carb dish packed with flavor from roasted poblano peppers and chicken.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Steaming Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 4 units Poblano Peppers Consider canned chilies if short on time.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Olive oil is a great alternative.
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion Yellow or white onions work best.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced for quick blending.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Swap with chili powder if desired.
  • 4 cups Chicken Bone Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian version.
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Chicken thighs or breasts work well.
Creamy Texture
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Greek yogurt as a lower-fat substitute.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with Monterey Jack.
  • 4 slices Cheese Slices (Cheddar or Pepper Jack) For broiling over the soup.

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • blender
  • broiler

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or a broiler pan for 10-12 minutes until charred and blistered. Cover with plastic wrap to steam for 10 minutes.
  2. Peel the skins off the roasted peppers, discarding any charred parts. Remove the seeds and chop the flesh.
  3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and ground cumin along with the chopped poblano peppers. Cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in chicken bone broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer. Add chicken pieces and cook for about 10 minutes until no longer pink.
  5. Remove the chicken, let cool slightly, blend with cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and a cup of broth until smooth. Return to the saucepan and mix well.
  6. Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls, top with cheese slices and broil for 2-3 minutes until melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 5.5gProtein: 31gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stovetop.

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