Description
This rich and creamy Chile Relleno Soup brings the essence of roasted poblanos and melty cheese into a cozy, flavorful bowl. With bold Southwestern spices and a velvety texture, it’s a soul-warming dish perfect for chilly nights or when you’re craving Mexican comfort food without the frying.
Ingredients
4 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, and chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Roast the poblano peppers under a broiler until skins are blistered and charred. Cool, peel, remove seeds, and chop.
2. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt the butter. Sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Stir in the flour and whisk to create a roux. Gradually pour in the chicken broth while whisking until smooth.
4. Add the roasted peppers and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a stand blender in batches.
5. Lower the heat and stir in the cream cheese until melted. Add the heavy cream, shredded cheese, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
6. Simmer the soup on low for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Serve hot with desired toppings such as extra cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
Notes
Roast the poblanos until well blistered to maximize smoky flavor.
Add cheese slowly and stir constantly to ensure a smooth texture.
For extra richness, swap half the chicken broth for whole milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chile Relleno Soup, creamy poblano soup, Mexican soup, easy comfort soup