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Chile Relleno Soup


  • Author: Livia Scott
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Chile Relleno Soup is a creamy, cheesy, roasted poblano soup packed with tender chicken, warm spices, and cozy Southwest flavor. It is an easy dinner, comforting soup recipe, quick weeknight meal, and hearty food idea when you want the flavor of classic chile rellenos without stuffing, battering, or frying peppers.


Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 jalapeño, seeded and minced

5 large poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

4 cups chicken broth

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup heavy cream

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup crispy tortilla strips, for topping


Instructions

1. Roast the poblano peppers under the broiler or over an open flame until the skins blister and darken, then steam them in a covered bowl for 10 minutes.

2. Peel off the loosened skins, remove the stems and seeds, and chop the roasted poblanos.

3. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion until softened.

4. Stir in the garlic and jalapeño and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Add the chopped poblanos, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, then stir to coat everything in the seasonings.

6. Pour in the chicken broth and simmer for 12 minutes so the roasted pepper flavor can deepen.

7. Reduce the heat to low, add the softened cream cheese, and stir until smooth.

8. Stir in the heavy cream, shredded chicken, Monterey Jack, and cheddar until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy.

9. Add lime juice, taste, and adjust the seasoning if needed.

10. Serve warm with cilantro and crispy tortilla strips on top.

Notes

Do not boil the soup after adding the cream cheese, heavy cream, and shredded cheese. Gentle heat keeps the broth smooth and prevents the dairy from separating.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 435
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: Chile Relleno Soup, creamy poblano soup, roasted poblano soup, easy dinner, soup recipe, cheesy chicken soup, comfort food