Description
A warm and flavorful soup featuring tender poblano peppers and creamy cheeses, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 roasted poblano peppers, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped roasted poblano peppers to the pot and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
- Include the chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their juices.
- Pour in the chicken broth and vegetable broth, stirring to combine all ingredients.
- Add the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring to evenly distribute the spices.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the heavy cream and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.
Notes
Choose roasted poblanos for a mild heat, and feel free to add spices as per your preference.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg