5 from 48 votes
Roasted Poblano White Cheddar Soup
Roasted Poblano White Cheddar Soup blends the smoky flavor of roasted poblano peppers with the richness of white cheddar cheese. The soup has a smooth, creamy texture from pureeing the roasted poblanos and incorporating heavy cream and chicken broth. Cumin and garlic provide a warm, subtle spice that complements the cheesy base. This soup is suitable for warming meals where a rich, flavorful soup is desired, and roasting the poblanos adds depth to the taste.
Cook Time
15 mins
Roasting Peppers
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
277 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large poblano pepper roasted, peeled, and diced
- 1 1/2 cups White Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Saute onions in oil for about 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Add in garlic and cumin and let toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and season with salt. Add in diced poblanos. Heat to a simmer.
- Pour in heavy cream. Use a stick blender to puree, or transfer to a blender to puree and return pureed soup to saucepan.
- In a small bowl, toss shredded cheese with cornstarch. Over medium heat stir cheese into the pureed soup until melted. Heat until cheese is completely melted and soup thickens slightly.
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Notes
- To easily remove the skins, place hot roasted poblanos in a sealed plastic bag for about an hour to steam.
- Substitute two 7-ounce cans of diced green chiles if roasting fresh poblanos is not an option.
- Roast peppers by grilling, gas stove flame, or broiling, turning occasionally to blacken skins evenly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
1000mg
(42%)
Potassium
328mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
750IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
58.8mg
(65%)
Calcium
364mg
(36%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1000mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 328mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 58.8mg | 65% |
| Calcium | 364mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.