Cheesy Chicken Poblano Chowder

This semi-spicy, comforting soup goes great with corn bread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 524 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
• 3 poblano peppers
• 2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
• 2 cups diced roasted chicken breast
• 2 (11 ounce) cans whole kernel corn with peppers
• 2 cups tortilla chips, for topping

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Cut the peppers in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs, then place the peppers cut-side-down onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Once cool, remove the skins and discard. Dice the roasted peppers.

Step 4

While the peppers are cooling, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk the chicken broth into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the diced peppers, diced chicken, corn, black beans, Cheddar cheese, and pepper jack cheese. Season with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and simmer until the cheese has melted and the soup is hot, about 10 minutes. Serve sprinkled with tortilla chips.