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Chile Relleno Soup

Chile Relleno Soup: A Cozy and Flavorful Homemade Delight

A warm and hearty Chile Relleno Soup, rich in flavors and textures, perfect for cozy evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 417 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Dutch oven
  • knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

Peppers

  • 6 poblano peppers

Base

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Liquids

  • 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese plus more for garnish

Toppings

  • chopped cilantro optional
  • toasted panko breadcrumbs optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the poblano peppers on it. Set the oven rack underneath the broiler and turn the broiler on high.
  • Broil the poblanos for 5 minutes or until the skin is blackened. Flip and broil for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil or plastic wrap to steam, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Rub off as much of the loose skin as possible from the peppers.
  • Slice open the poblanos, discard stems and seeds, and dice into small chunks.

Cooking

  • In a large pot, melt butter and add olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  • Add garlic and cumin, cooking for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in flour until onions are coated. Cook for 2 additional minutes on low heat.
  • Add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until the soup thickens. Slowly add the cheeses, stirring until melted.
  • Add the roasted poblano peppers, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Serve in bowls topped with more cheese or toasted panko breadcrumbs if desired.

Notes

For a thinner consistency, add more broth or milk. Blend the soup for a velvety texture if desired. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container and reheat as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 14gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 328mgPotassium: 428mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1522IUVitamin C: 98mgCalcium: 324mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chile Relleno Soup, comfort food, hearty soup, homemade soup, Vegetarian
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