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Poblano Chicken Cheese Soup

This creamy, mildly spicy Poblano Chicken Cheese Soup blends roasted poblanos, tender shredded chicken, and melty cheese into a comforting one-pot meal perfect for cool nights.

Ingredients
  

  • 5 poblano peppers
  • 2 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • ½ cup salsa verde
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pound boiled boneless skinless chicken breast, shredded
  • Salt and ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place poblanos over an open flame or grill, turning until charred on all sides (5–8 minutes). Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 20 minutes.
  • In a blender, combine bone broth, softened cream cheese, shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack, and salsa verde. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Peel off the charred skins and remove the seeds. Pulse the peeled peppers in a food processor until finely chopped.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and cumin. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant.
  • Stir in the chopped poblanos and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Pour the blended cheese mixture into a stockpot over low heat. Stir in the poblano and chicken mixture. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper to taste.