5 from 3 votes
Chili Rellano Soup
Cheesy and flavorful with a bit of heat, this chili relleno soup, made with poblanos and cheese, is a perfect winter pick-me-up. Just add a salad and bread for a complete meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
424 kcal
Course:
Soup
Ingredients
- 5 poblano pepper chopped
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 Tablespoons flour to thicken, optional
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 cup chicken breast cooked, & chopped, omit for vegetarian
- 3 1/2 cups cheese I used a mix of cheddar and pepper jack, shredded
- cilantro garnish, chopped cilantro
- salsa garnish, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Chop poblanos and onions, medium fine, in a food processor or by hand.
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add chopped onion and poblanos and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cumin and cook another minute.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes, then add, stirring until melted and blended in. Stir in flour if using.
- Slowly pour in broth and mix to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened if using flour (the grated cheese will finish the thickening).
- Add meat if using and cook until heated through.
- Add grated cheese and whisk until melted and incorporated.
- To serve, divide into 6 bowls and top with salsa and chopped cilantro or parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
424kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
1382mg
(58%)
Potassium
406mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1663IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
82mg
(91%)
Calcium
388mg
(39%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1382mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1663IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 388mg | 39% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.