Poblano Chicken Cheese Soup Recipe

Poblano Chicken Cheese Soup Recipe

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Roast poblano peppers over an open flame on a gas stove or grill until all sides are charred, about 5 to 8 minutes. Once charred, place peppers into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let them steam as they cool, for about 20 minutes. Once cooled, remove the skins and discard them.
  2. In a blender, combine the chicken broth, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and salsa verde. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Peel the cooled poblano peppers, remove the seeds, and finely chop the peppers using a food processor.
  4. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and ground cumin. Stir and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture becomes slightly browned.
  5. Add the finely chopped poblano peppers to the skillet and saut for 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in the shredded chicken and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Pour the blended cheese mixture into a stockpot over low heat. Add the chicken mixture from the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for at least 10 minutes, until the soup is heated through.
  8. Season the dish with salt and black pepper to taste, and serve warm.

Recipe Tips

  • You can substitute Monterey Jack with your cheese of choice for different flavors.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less salsa verde or using a spicier pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories: 356
  • Fat: 26g
  • Carbs: 6g
  • Protein: 25g

Nutrition Breakdown

  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Calories: 356
  • Total Fat: 26g (33% Daily Value)
  • Saturated Fat: 14g (72% Daily Value)
  • Cholesterol: 108mg (36% Daily Value)
  • Sodium: 658mg (29% Daily Value)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 6g (2% Daily Value)
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g (7% Daily Value)
  • Total Sugars: 2g
  • Protein: 25g (51% Daily Value)
  • Vitamin C: 45mg (50% Daily Value)
  • Calcium: 229mg (18% Daily Value)
  • Iron: 2mg (8% Daily Value)
  • Potassium: 310mg (7% Daily Value)

Comments

Soup Loving Nicole

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

Made as written except that I grilled my chicken instead of boil for an added depth of flavor. I wasn't sure how the broth/cream cheese mix would do in the blender but it worked out perfectly. I ended up adding more cheddar for color and would probably do all cheddar next time. I anticipated the cream separating but it didn't happen. This turned out great and it is one I would make again.

Sue Saindon

11/10/2020 01:28:30 AM

This is amazing!!! I did do the chicken in the instant pot with 1C chicken broth, 1tsp salt and 1/2 teaspoon of each of black pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika. I think the smoked paprika added a nice subtle touch to an amazing recipe!!!

KATE

02/14/2021 05:05:00 PM

OMG! This soup is fantastic! I only had two very large poblanos but that seemed to be enough. I used mozzarella in place of the Monterey Jack. Otherwise I followed the ingredient recipe. My changes were in prep. Next time I will roast my peppers earlier to give myself more time to peel and seed them. Instead of dirtying so many appliances I chopped the peppers in my blender after I had blended the cheese mixture and poured that into the soup pot. I used the same fry pan to saute the onions and peppers after my chicken was cooked. I used Mrs. Renfros green chili salsa, it has a kick and added just enough heat for me....I like heat but want to taste the flavors not just the heat. With the exception of the peppers I normally have all the other ingredients on hand so maybe I will look for canned poblanos and try them next time. This was my dinner and then my lunch for 3 or 4 days.

tclark6262

01/15/2024 11:26:06 PM

This is a wonderful recipe for soup. I added Ancho chili powder and fire roasted diced tomatoes. I also added cilantro. Instead of chicken breast, I used thighs and air fried them.

Heather Wilson

12/03/2019 09:37:29 PM

I doubled the recipe and cooked it in my crock pot. Came out perfect in no time. Next time I’m going to use double cheese. The kids loved it too.

peanut butter

09/14/2020 01:37:23 PM

Delicious!!! My family likes spicy so, I used leftover grilled chicken fajita meat, also added a pinch of cayenne, 1/4 c. of jalapeno salsa and Pepper Jack instead of Monterey Jack. I didn't add the cumin, butter or onions. Served with tortilla chips. I will definitely make this recipe again.

SarahT

09/19/2023 12:46:38 AM

Fantastic! I made it as written and wouldn't change a thing! I boiled my chicken breasts in the bone broth and then used 2 cups of that liquid for the soup. Will definitely be making this one again!

Yoly

03/08/2019 11:44:33 PM

I wasn't sure how blending the cheeses, broth and other ingredients would turn out. But it worked out perfectly. I added Lawry's Seasoned salt and used fresh cracked pepper. I substituted Hatch Chiles for the Poblanos because that's what I had and I used only 1/2 lb chicken because we don't like our soup too thick. We enjoyed this very much and will make again.

Christa Watson

04/28/2024 09:42:14 PM

So easy to follow. This recipe is amazing as is, but it also offers adding in additions if you want. I have had it both ways. I like to add hot salsa & double the chicken/cheese and 2 extra poblanos to eat with chips. Yum, you will not be disappointed!

Jennifer Gottardi

03/28/2019 01:51:36 AM

I made quite a few changes: doubled the recipe, salsa instead of poblanos, added a pack of taco seasoning, used sharp cheddar and a little velveeta and cooked the chicken instead of boiling it. My end result was DELICIOUS and I'm giving this recipe 5 stars because it deserves it for giving me the groundwork!

Susie Berg

04/06/2019 08:02:52 PM

This soup is amazingly delicious. I added kale to make it more healthy and some organic potatoes. The poblanos were the most time-consuming part of making this soup, especially because I doubled the recipe.

Diane Hiatt

02/19/2025 12:52:55 AM

Sooooo good ! I had it at a restaurant and loved it but this recipe is better by far !

Trish-the-Dish

01/05/2025 03:26:54 AM

I used frozen poblano peppers from last Summer, so they did not get roasted, but they tasted great. This recipe was good, so we will make this one again and again. I would give it 4/5 stars if the rating system allowed it.

Barbara

10/29/2024 12:13:40 PM

Just delicious!

Eric Robinson

09/03/2024 01:18:23 AM

Bro, I didn’t think I could cook this well.

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01/21/2024 07:09:07 PM

Has a nice kick to it. Poblanos add a whole new dimension to this cheese and chicken soup.

Frankie Reed

04/30/2023 07:34:02 PM

My kid is pretty picky, and is not a fan of soup, but they really liked this. I used rotisserie chicken from the deli.

Pete Parker

04/22/2022 02:00:19 PM

Definitely double the recipe. Add a little extra chicken broth to slightly thin. Serve with a dollop of sour cream to calm the heat.

TimMc

12/19/2020 11:49:28 PM

Wish I had doubled it!!! My wife, son and I ate it all for lunch. One of the best soups we've made and no left overs. Next time I may try with Hatch green chilies and a little more cheese.

mernlyn

09/27/2020 12:35:41 AM

This was the best soup ever...no kidding! Followed the recipe closely, but subbed pepper jack for the monterey jack, and mild cheddar for the sharp, since that's what we had. Next time, I'm doubling the recipe. Thanks so much for submitting this...It's a keeper.