This Roasted Poblano Corn Chowder is a rich and creamy soup filled with the smoky flavor of roasted poblano peppers, sweet corn, and tender potatoes. It's a perfect dish to warm you up on a cold day with its delicious combination of ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 poblano peppers
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the broiler. Place poblano peppers on a baking sheet and broil until charred on all sides. Remove from the oven and let cool. Peel and dice the peppers.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add corn, diced potatoes, diced poblanos, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
- Enjoy your delicious Roasted Poblano Corn Chowder!
Interesting Facts
Roasting the poblano peppers adds a smoky and slightly spicy flavor to the soup.
Corn chowder is a classic American soup that is often made with a base of corn and potatoes.
This soup can be easily customized by adding ingredients like bacon, cheese, or jalapeños for extra flavor.