Poblano Cream Soup Recipe

Name: Poblano Cream Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fresh poblano chiles (8 large); 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 whole clove or 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 4 whole allspice or 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 cup mild olive oil; 1 medium white onion, chopped (1 cup); 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 3 to 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; Equipment: heatproof shot glasses or espresso cups

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds fresh poblano chiles (8 large)
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 whole clove or 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
4 whole allspice or 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup mild olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped (1 cup)
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
3 to 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
Equipment: heatproof shot glasses or espresso cups

1
Roast chiles on their sides on racks of gas burners, 1 or 2 per burner, on medium-high (or on rack of a broiler pan about 2 inches from heat), turning with tongs, until skins are blackened all over, 4 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, then cover and let stand 20 minutes. Peel chiles, then stem, seed, devein, and coarsely chop.
2
Heat spices in oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring, until fragrant and oil begins to simmer, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add roasted chiles and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
3
Puree chile mixture with cilantro and 3 cups broth (total) in 2 or 3 batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), about 2 minutes per batch.
4
Return mixture to cleaned saucepan and add cream. Bring to a simmer, adding more broth to thin if necessary, and season with salt.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds fresh poblano chiles (8 large), 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 whole clove or 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, 4 whole allspice or 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice, and more.

Yes, Poblano Cream Soup 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 Cream Soup

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