Easy Poblano Pepper & Corn Soup Recipe
This Easy Poblano Pepper & Corn Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any time of year. The combination of tender poblano peppers, sweet corn, and savory chicken in a rich broth creates a satisfying meal that’s sure to warm you up.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup poblano pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons Better than Bouillon chicken base
- 12 ounces frozen corn (2 2/3 cups corn kernels)
- 32 ounces chicken stock or broth
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped
- Heat the soup pot: Heat a soup pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, diced onion, and diced poblano peppers. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add seasonings and stock: Add crushed garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin to the pot. Mix well. Then add chicken stock, Better than Bouillon, and corn. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Puree the soup: Transfer half of the soup to a blender. Puree until smooth and return to the pot. Mix well.
- Add chicken: If using chicken, chop it and add it to the soup. Mix well.
- Serve: Serve the soup hot with lime wedges, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, or jalapeno slices as desired.
Notes
- Thaw the corn slightly before adding to the soup.
- Be cautious when blending hot liquids to avoid spills.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Poblano Pepper, Corn, Soup, Easy Recipe