**Creamy, flavorful, and a touch spicy, Cavanagh's Cream of Poblano Soup is a delightful dish that combines the smoky heat of poblano peppers with the richness of cream and cheese. Perfectly balanced and packed with flavor, this soup is sure to warm your soul on a chilly day.**
**In this article, we'll share two variations of this creamy poblano soup: a classic version and a vegan alternative. Both recipes are easy to follow and require minimal ingredients, making them perfect for busy home cooks. Whether you're a fan of traditional creamy soups or prefer plant-based options, we've got you covered.**
**The classic Cavanagh's Cream of Poblano Soup features a velvety smooth texture, thanks to a combination of roasted poblano peppers, onions, garlic, and chicken or vegetable broth. Heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese add a delightful richness and creaminess to the soup, while a touch of cayenne pepper provides a subtle kick.**
**For those who prefer a vegan version, the Vegan Cream of Poblano Soup is a delicious and satisfying alternative. This recipe swaps out the heavy cream and cheddar cheese for creamy coconut milk and nutritional yeast, resulting in a soup that's just as flavorful and comforting as the classic version. Both variations of this soup are perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and they're also great for meal prep.**
**So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect bowl of Cavanagh's Cream of Poblano Soup. Whether you prefer the classic or vegan version, we guarantee you'll love this creamy, smoky, and slightly spicy soup.**
ROASTED POBLANO SOUP
The key to this Roasted Poblano Soup is getting creative with the garnish. Crema, cilantro stems, and a dash of acidity will turn it into something otherworldly. So good!
Provided by Patrick Calhoun | Mexican Please
Categories Soup
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse the poblanos and roast them in the oven at 400F. Give them a flip after 15 minutes. They'll be mostly roasted in another 10-15 minutes, so 25-30 minutes total roasting time in the oven.
- Add 3 tablespoons butter to a saucepan on medium heat. Roughly chop an onion and add it to the saucepan, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until softened. Mince 4 garlic cloves and add to the onion, cooking for a minute or so.
- Add 3 tablespoons flour to the onion mixture and combine well. Add 4 cups of stock along with 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano (optional), a pinch of cumin (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir well. Simmer for 7-8 minutes.
- Once the poblano peppers have cooled a bit, pull off as much skin as you can but don't worry about getting rid of all of it. Then de-stem and de-seed the poblanos. Roughly chop the poblano pieces and add them to the saucepan.
- Cook until everything is at a uniform temp and then combine the mixture in a blender. Be sure to use caution when blending hot liquids -- I usually just hold a paper towel over any openings just in case you get a geyser.
- Return mixture to the saucepan and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Salt to taste. I added another 1/4 teaspoon of salt but keep in mind the salt level will depend on which stock you use.
- Serve immediately but don't forget to garnish! I used Crema, finely chopped cilantro stems, freshly ground pepper, and a couple dashes of Valentina hot sauce.
- The acidity of the hot sauce pairs well with the poblanos so feel free to re-garnish once you make your way through the top layer. Other options for acidity: lemon/lime juice or vinegars.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
POBLANO SOUP
Steps:
- Broil Poblano and jalapeno pepper until charred on both sides. When the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off the charred skin, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium-sized pot.
- Add onion and garlic. Saute for a few minutes.
- Add flour and salt and stir for a few more minutes.
- Add broth and whisk to combine.
- Remove seeds from the peppers, then dice. Add to the pot, along with the potatoes. If you'd like some texture in your soup, leave one of the chopped poblanos to add after you puree the other peppers in the soup.
- Stir in jalapeno pickling liquid and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
- Use a hand-held immersion blender to puree the soup. Stir in the reserved chopped Poblano, and cream before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 servings, Calories 363 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 989 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g
POBLANO SOUP
Steps:
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the poblanos skin-side down until blistering, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- While the poblanos are cooling, spray the grill pan with nonstick cooking spray and grill the Cotija cheese on all sides until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Cube the cheese and reserve for garnish.
- Remove and discard the blistered skin from the poblanos. Dice 1 poblano and reserve for garnish. Roughly chop the remaining 2 poblanos.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and the 2 chopped poblanos and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the Jack cheese. Pour in the 1 quart chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil. Add the cilantro. Boil for 30 seconds and then remove from the heat. Carefully puree until smooth with a handheld immersion blender or in 2 to 3 batches in a blender (do not fill the blender more than halfway full per batch). Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
- Make a cornstarch slurry by whisking together the cornstarch with 4 teaspoons cold water or chicken broth in a small bowl. Stir the slurry into the soup to thicken. Season with salt.
- Garnish with the pepitas, diced poblano and grilled Cotija cheese.
CREAMY CAULIFLOWER POBLANO SOUP
Making soup is a snap when you start with pre-cooked vegetables. This flavorful lunch or dinner option takes less than a half hour, thanks to a few cups of steamed cauliflower (see our Meal Prep Steamed Vegetables recipe). An immersion blender eliminates the need to puree in batches, getting your meal on the table even faster.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the peppers and onions and cook, stirring often, until totally softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the coriander and cumin and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the cauliflower, milk, 3 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the cauliflower is very soft, about 8 minutes. The milk might curdle or separate, but don't worry- it will smooth out once you puree it.
- Let cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and puree in batches until completely smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to puree. Return the soup to the pot and adjust the thickness to the desired consistency with water and season to taste. Serve topped with sour cream and chips with hot sauce and limes on the side.
ROASTED CREAM OF POBLANO SOUP
I was inspired by Lynnda Cloutier's Cream of Poblano Soup, but didn't want to use a slow cooker, and didn't have dill,so I fiddled around and this turned out! It 's mouth hot, but not burny, and we really thought the taste was lovely. If you like this recipe, see my website: http://mybestcookbook.wordpress.com
Provided by Sherry Peyton
Categories Cream Soups
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Place the peppers under the broiler until they begin to char, turn over and do the same to the other side. Remove to a paper bag and leave until cooled. Then peel the skins off, remove the stems and seeds, and cut into chunks. Place in the soup pot.
- 2. Add all the rest of the ingredients except the cream and the cheese. Simmer for 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
- 3. Remove the solids from the pot and place in a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth. Return to the soup pot and simmer for another 30 minutes.
- 4. Let sit covered until 30 minutes before eating, and stir in the cream, and heat gently. Serve the crumbed cotija on the side at the table.
CREAM OF POBLANO SOUP
A little bit spicy, creamy and green. This recipe was originally a modification of the Leek and Potato Soup recipe presented on Good Eats.
Provided by Bill Woodward
Categories Peppers
Time 50m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Chop the onion and poblanos into small pieces.
- In a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and poblanos and a heavy pinch of salt and sweat for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and the vegetable broth, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are soft, approximately 30 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and puree the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the half-and-half, buttermilk, salt and pepper.
CREAMY CORN AND POBLANO SOUP
This is another creamy corn dish that has no cream in it - in fact, it has no dairy at all. I simmer the corn cobs to make the stock. When the corn is sweet, so is the soup, and I love the contrast of the sweet, creamy potage against the spicy roasted peppers.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories soups and stews, appetizer, side dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Take the corn off the cobs. You should have about 5 cups kernels. Set aside 1 cup of the kernels.
- Place the corn cobs in a large soup pot and add the water. Make sure they are covered or at least floating in the water; you can break them in half if they are very large. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, partly cover and simmer 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Remove and discard the cobs. Line a strainer with cheesecloth and set it over a bowl. Strain the broth and measure out 5 cups. Freeze any leftover broth.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy soup pot and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until it is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds, and then add the 4 cups of corn kernels and salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, for 4 to 5 minutes, until the corn is just tender. Add the corn broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile roast the chilies, either directly over a gas flame or under a broiler, turning often until they are uniformly charred. Transfer to a plastic bag and seal, or transfer to a bowl and cover tightly. Allow the peppers to cool, then remove the charred skin, rinse and past dry. Remove the seeds and veins (I recommend that you wear plastic gloves for this) and cut in thin strips or dice.
- Steam the kernels set aside for the garnish for 5 minutes, until tender. Set aside.
- Working in batches, purée the soup in a blender, taking care to remove the insert from the top and cover tightly with a kitchen towel to avoid splashes. Return to the heat, taste and adjust salt, and heat through.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Combine the steamed corn kernels and diced chilies and place a spoonful in the middle of each bowl of soup. Garnish with a sprinkling of cilantro or chives if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 109, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 956 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
Tips:
- Choose ripe poblano peppers: Look for peppers that are dark green in color and have smooth, unblemished skin.
- Roast the poblano peppers: Roasting the poblanos brings out their smoky flavor and makes them easier to peel.
- Remove the seeds and ribs from the poblanos: This will help to reduce the heat of the soup.
- Use a good quality chicken broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one.
- Don't overcook the soup: The soup should be simmered for just long enough to heat it through. Overcooking will make the soup bland.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips.
Conclusion:
Creamy Poblano Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold day. The soup is made with roasted poblano peppers, chicken broth, cream, and cheese. It is then topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips. This soup is sure to please everyone at your table.
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