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Chicken Poblano Soup

A comforting and flavorful soup featuring roasted poblano peppers, tender chicken, and a blend of spices that warms your soul.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth Ensure it's gluten-free if needed.
  • 2.5 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 15-ounce can corn kernels, drained
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • to taste Chopped cilantro for garnish
For Roasting
  • 4 medium poblano peppers Substitute with Anaheim peppers for a milder flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. Spread the poblano peppers on the baking sheet, leaving space between them. Roast for 15 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time.
  3. Once roasted, steam the poblano peppers by placing them in a paper bag or a bowl covered with plastic wrap for 10 minutes.
  4. Once cooled, peel off the skins, cut off the stems, and remove the seeds. Dice them and set them aside.
Cooking
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté until the onions and celery are tender.
  2. Decrease the heat to low, then add the garlic, cumin, marjoram, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
  4. Finally, stir in the shredded chicken, corn kernels, and diced poblano peppers. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

To enhance flavor, consider adding a squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving. Customizations include using vegetable broth for a vegetarian option, adding black beans, or swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu.