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    You Are Here Home » Soup and Stew Recipes

    Published: Apr 5, 2019 Updated: Sep 23, 2021 by Hilda Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links 13 Comments

    Poblano Soup (Crema De Poblano)

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    Do you love rich and creamy soups with just the right amount of spice? If so, get ready to fall in love with this delicious Mexican Poblano Soup! And if you have extra poblanos, be sure to try my Easy Chile Relleno recipe!

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    Earlier this year, my daughter, Nena, got a chance to shoot a destination wedding in Cabo, Mexico. She's an awesome photographer if I do so myself. Don't believe me? Check out some of her work here (NenaSterner.com).

    This was her first time in Mexico so she was pretty excited. Being born and raised in San Diego, you could say she is a Mexican food connoisseur, as is the rest of the family.

    While there, Nena had "the best soup I've ever had!" (in her own words). After describing the soup, and doing an internet search, we narrowed it down to Poblano Soup.

    But the exact flavor Nena was yearning for took some time to perfect. Who knew the missing ingredient would be jalapeno pepper pickling juice?

    About This Recipe

    Some recipes take longer to come together than others. This Poblano Soup recipe came together fairly quickly. However, to gain Nena's approval, it required some tweaking.

    The texture is always important, and Nena usually prefers a smooth and creamy texture.

    However, after trying different ways of making this soup, we decided on leaving one or two of the poblano peppers chopped, while using an Immersion Blender to puree the remaining soup.

    If you prefer a smoother texture, feel free to puree all the peppers into the soup. Stirring in half-and-half or whipping cream to finish it off really makes the flavor pop; we settled on adding one cup.

    But the final ingredient that it took to make Nena satisfied that our Poblano Soup was just as good as the one she had in Mexico, was jalapeno pepper pickling juice.

    How to Make This Recipe

    Step 1. Broil poblano and jalapeno peppers until charred on both sides. When the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off the charred skin, and set aside.

    roasted peppers on a foil lined pan
    poblano peppers roasted

    Step 2. Melt butter in a medium-sized pot. Add onion and garlic and sauté for a few minutes. Add flour and salt and cook for a few more minutes, as you stir. Add broth and whisk to combine.

    roux with onions in a pot

    Step 3. Remove seeds from the peppers, then dice. Add to the pot, along with the diced potato. If you'd like some texture in your soup, leave one of the chopped poblanos to add after you puree the other peppers in the soup.

    poblano peppers chopped

    Step 4. Add jalapeno juice and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.

    soup in a blue pot
    CREMA DE POBLANO

    Step 5. Use a hand-held immersion blender to puree the soup. Stir in the reserved chopped Poblano and half-n-half before serving.

    pureed poblano soup
    poblano soup in a bowl over a red mat

    Are Poblano Peppers Spicy?

    Poblano Peppers are a favorite in Mexican cooking. When dried, "Poblano Peppers" are known as "Ancho Peppers." 

    Poblano peppers are considered mildly spice (ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 Scoville heat units.

    They have a rich and smoky flavor and are used to make Chili Relleno. When shopping for Poblano peppers, keep in mind that they may be sold as "Pasilla Peppers" by mistake.

    The two peppers are often confused as being the same, and hence, mislabeled.

    Poblanos are a brighter green color and wider than pasilla peppers. Pasilla peppers, on the other hand, are long and narrow and are actually dried "Chilaca peppers."

    Pasillas are hotter than Poblanos and range from 1,000 to 2,500 SHU.

    poblano pepper plant
    Poblano Pepper
    chilaca peppers
    Chilaca peppers, when dried are known as "Pasilla peppers."
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    📖 Recipe

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    Poblano Soup

    Rich, creamy, and satisfying poblano soup.
    4.74 from 15 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Soup
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 1-½ cups
    Calories: 363kcal
    Author: Hilda Sterner

    Ingredients

    • 6 large poblano peppers
    • 1 jalapeno pepper (optional)
    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • 1 small onion (diced)
    • 3 cloves diced garlic
    • 3 tablespoon flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 3 cup chicken stock (low sodium)
    • 1 large potato (peeled and diced)
    • 1 cup Half N Half
    • ¼ cup jalapeno pepper pickling liquid

    Instructions

    • Broil Poblano and jalapeno pepper until charred on both sides. When the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off the charred skin, and set aside.
    • Melt butter in a medium-sized pot.
    • Add onion and garlic. Saute for a few minutes.
    • Add flour and salt and stir for a few more minutes.
    • Add broth and whisk to combine.
    • Remove seeds from the peppers, then dice. Add to the pot, along with the potatoes. If you'd like some texture in your soup, leave one of the chopped poblanos to add after you puree the other peppers in the soup.
    • Stir in jalapeno pickling liquid and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
    • Use a hand-held immersion blender to puree the soup. Stir in the reserved chopped Poblano, and cream before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servings | Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 989mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g
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    1. Janel says

      October 30, 2022 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious! I added about 1/4 cup small diced panela cheese to each bowl as I was serving! Thanks for sharing.

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      • Hilda Sterner says

        October 30, 2022 at 7:26 pm

        Hi Janel, Thank you for the review. I love the idea of adding panela cheese. Great job!

        Reply
    2. Mare says

      March 11, 2022 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      Love this soup! We had Cream of Poblano soup while in Loreto, Baja Sur and I looked forward to replicating it at home. This recipe hit the nose on the button! Delicious! I didn't have 1/2 & 1/2 so substituted 1/2 cup 1% milk and 1/2 cup Mexican Creama. It seemed to work very well. Thanks for sharing your recipe with the world. 🙂

      Reply
      • Hilda Sterner says

        March 11, 2022 at 7:03 pm

        I'm so glad to hear that, especially since I had never had the soup before and created the recipe based on my daughter's description of the amazing soup she had in Mexico. 😉

        Reply
    3. Orest Hodinski says

      May 02, 2021 at 11:34 am

      What is Jalapeno pickling liquid. When did you source it?

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      • Hilda Sterner says

        May 02, 2021 at 11:39 am

        It's the pickling solution/brine in a jar of pickled jalapenos. You source it by purchasing pickled jalapenos. You can substitute plain vinegar, but it won't have the same spicy flavor, so you may need to add some crushed chili flakes.

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    4. Kelly Methey says

      April 18, 2021 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      Yum!

      Reply
    5. Kelly Hartman says

      April 01, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this about 5 times love it!!!

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      • Hilda Sterner says

        April 01, 2021 at 3:24 pm

        Hi Kelly,
        So glad you're enjoying the Poblano Soup. Thanks for stopping by and reviewing the recipe! ❤️

        Reply
    6. CC says

      July 27, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      This was a terrific soup!! The taste was amazing, with just enough heat. My husband loved it as well.
      I’ll definitely be making this soup again!!

      Reply
      • HildaSterner says

        July 27, 2020 at 7:39 pm

        Thanks, CC, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for the review! ❤️

        Reply
    7. Marilyn says

      June 06, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!

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      • HildaSterner says

        June 06, 2020 at 6:37 pm

        Thank you! I really appreciate the review and comment!

        Reply

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