30-Minute Chicken Poblano Soup

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C. Motter Cindy

30-Minute Chicken Poblano Soup

A comforting and quick chicken poblano soup that's perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines smoky poblanos, tender chicken, and creamy broth for a hearty meal that's ready in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

2 large Chicken diced into bite-sized pieces
3 medium Poblano Peppers seeded and diced
1 large Yellow Onion diced
4 cloves Garlic minced
1 tbsp Cumin
1 tbsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
6 cups Chicken Broth high quality
0.5 cup Heavy Cream
2 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Flour
1 bunch Cilantro chopped
1 lime Lime Juice freshly squeezed
1 cup Shredded Cheese Monterey Jack

Equipment

Large pot
Wooden spoon

Method

Sauté the Aromatics

Add the Chicken and Spices

Create the Thickener

Simmer with Broth

Final Creamy Touch

The Finishing Garnish

Notes

This recipe is designed to be quick and easy, perfect for busy weeknights. For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or use a cornstarch slurry. If you prefer more heat, you can add jalapeño or extra chili powder.