4.5 from 6 votes
Poblano Corn Chowder
This creamy, vegetarian-friendly Poblano Corn Chowder has just the right amount of spice.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 302 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 medium-large poblano peppers
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Broil poblano peppers until blackened, about 5 minutes per side, then let them rest for 5 minutes in a covered bowl to steam.
- Peel the skins off the cooled poblanos, remove the seeds, and dice (you can submerge them in water to make it easier to remove the seeds).
- In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onions, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Add potatoes, broth, bay leaves, salt, cumin, oregano, and pepper. Bring to a simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in corn and diced poblanos, cook until corn is tender.
- Remove bay leaves and then remove about 3 cups of chowder from the pot. Blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Add cream and heat through without boiling. Add more salt and adjust seasonings as needed. Mix in cheese and stir until just melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and additional cheese if desired, and serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
1015mg
(42%)
Potassium
578mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1263IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
86mg
(96%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1015mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 578mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1263IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 86mg | 96% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.