Poblano Chicken Chowder Recipe

Name: Poblano Chicken Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 5 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/8 cup minced garlic; 2 -3 small poblano peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (to taste); 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule; 3 quarts chicken broth; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, minced; 3 cups diced grilled chicken; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (to taste); 1 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
5 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/8 cup minced garlic
2 -3 small poblano peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (to taste)
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
3 quarts chicken broth
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, minced
3 cups diced grilled chicken
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (to taste)
1 cup heavy cream

1
Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
2
Add the carrots, onions, celery, garlic, poblano peppers, salt, white pepper, cumin, and thyme.
3
Saute for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
4
Stir in the chicken bouillon.
5
Add the chicken broth and cilantro, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
6
Stir in the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until the chowder is thick and the chicken is heated through.
7
Shortly before the chowder is done, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
8
Add the flour and stir to combine.
9
Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes to cook the flour. Do not allow the mixture to brown!
10
Ladle 1 cup of the hot liquid from the stockpot into the skillet, whisking constantly.
11
When the first cup of liquid is incorporated, add another 2 cups of liquid, 1 at a time.
12
Pour the mixture in the skillet into the stockpot, whisking to blend.
13
Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes longer, or until the mixture begins to thicken.
14
Remove the pot from the heat.
15
Stir in the hot sauce, then the cream, and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 5 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Poblano Chicken Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Poblano Chicken Chowder

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