Poblano Chicken Tortilla Soup 

This rich and creamy soup combines tender chicken, smoky poblano peppers, and a medley of spices, creating a hearty and satisfying dish. Topped with crispy tortilla strips, it's a delightful blend of textures and flavors.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, and chopped

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes

• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

• Tortilla strips, for garnish

• Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish

• Sour cream, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the minced garlic and chopped roasted poblano peppers to the pot, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Stir in the cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

4. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and diced green chilies. Bring the mixture to a boil.

5. Add the chicken breasts to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

6. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup.

7. Stir in the heavy cream and lime juice. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.

9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, crispy tortilla strips, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal

• Protein: 28g

• Fat: 20g

• Carbohydrates: 15g

• Fiber: 3g

• Sugar: 4g

• Sodium: 800mg