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Easy Poblano Pepper & Corn Soup Recipe

Easy Poblano Pepper & Corn Soup Recipe

5 from 23 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Puree the soup: Transfer half of the soup to a blender. Puree until smooth and return to the pot. Mix well.
  4. Add chicken: If using chicken, chop it and add it to the soup. Mix well.
  5. 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.

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Keywords: Poblano Pepper, Corn, Soup, Easy Recipe