Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is key to making a mouthwatering Chicken Poblano Soup. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 poblano peppers, chopped
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
These ingredients are easy to find and can be adapted to your tastes. So, feel free to get creative!
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
- Add chopped poblano peppers and cook for 5–7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth; add corn, shredded chicken, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer poblano peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg