Creamy Poblano Soup
Crema Poblana
Recipe Yield
6 servings
Cooking time
40 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups white onion chopped
- 5 to 6 poblano peppers roasted, sweated, peeled, seeded and diced
- 2 cups corn kernels fresh or thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt or to taste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- Queso fresco, crumbled optional
To Prepare
- Place a large soup pot over medium heat; add oil and butter. Once the butter melts and begins to sizzle, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has completely softened, and the edges have begun to brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add the poblano chiles, stir and let them cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Make some room in the middle of the pot, and add the corn, sprinkle the salt and pepper and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, let it come to a simmer and cook for 5 more minutes, so that the flavors have had the chance to really blend.
- Reduce the heat to low, wait for about a minute, and gently pour in the milk. Heat the soup through, for about 6 to 8 minutes, and serve. If you make it ahead of time, and want to reheat it, do so over low-medium heat.
Comments
102comments inCreamy Poblano Soup
Grandma Vaz
Feb 25
Making today. Tastes very good, but did you put in blender?
Pati Jinich
Feb 29
I did not put this one in the blender, but if you want to do it, it will be amazing! I would just reserve some cooked corn kernels whole to garnish when serving 😉
Catalina Germaine
Oct 08
I replaced the poblano peppers with zucchini. It was delicious!
Pati Jinich
Oct 10
Yum, I love zucchini!
Duncan Fitzgerald
Sep 02
So…ooh… good! I find that roasting and peeling chili peppers is soothing. Maybe it’s the aroma while roasting. It has a calming effect and brings back memories of days gone by while living in New Mexico when during chili season, roadside chili stands popped up all over the place with that wonderful nutty smell of roasting peppers. Yum! This soup has just the right amount of heat for me and the right ingredients that are smooth yet crunchy with the corn.
Make it just as the recipe says. You won’t be disappointed! Thanks again Patti…
Pati Jinich
Sep 04
So glad you loved this soup as much as I do Duncan, gracias!
Lorraine
Aug 28
Just did a miniature version of it, since I do not have the queso fresco in my area, I used another cheese. Great soup, did it with leftover of everything, neat way to use all the food scaps. A definit keeper!
Pati Jinich
Sep 04
So glad you liked it 😉
O baterista
Aug 25
Yeah what do you do with the cheese please ?
Pati Jinich
Sep 04
Crumble it on top of the soup as a garnish, yum!
Angela Leyvas
Aug 25
Se mira delicioso , I’m going to try this dish pat 💞
Pati Jinich
Sep 04
I hope you do Angela, queda super rica esta sopa!
Rita Sepulveda
Jun 25
This creamy poblano soup is amazing! Everyone that has had it, absolutely loves it! I think you need the queso fresco for sure as garnish when served! Soooooo good! Thank you Pati! Love your recipes!
Pati Jinich
Jun 26
My pleasure Rita, so glad to hear everyone has loved this soup, yay!
DENISE STANTON
Mar 09
There used to be a “healthy” TexMex restaurant in San Antonio that made an amazing soup very similar to this. I wanted the recipe for years and they finally retired last fall after maybe 35 years. Yours looks very close, but they added a few diced red potatoes and topped it with fresh diced tomatoes and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. I think I’ll try a mash up of your recipe with their additions.
Pati Jinich
Mar 13
Check out this Sonoran Cheese Soup Denise, it is a similar version but with potatoes and tomatoes, hope you will like it!
Dee
Jan 16
I made this soup tonight and OMG was it good. I threw in a few tortillas broken up in the soup for a dumpling style effect. Definitely gonna make this more often!
Pati Jinich
Jan 29
Yummy idea, yay!
Cece
Jan 12
So I just made it today- it’s AMAZING! I mean WOW! Thanks again Pati!
Pati Jinich
Jan 30
My pleasure!
Cece
Jan 12
Actually I was looking for something to make with the limited ingredients in my kitchen today- and amazingly I have everything I need to make this! I’m going to try it today! Thanks Pati!
Pati Jinich
Jan 30
Hope you enjoyed it Cece!
Karen
Aug 25
Wow! Fantastic soup! Love it!!!
Pati Jinich
Sep 05
So happy you did Karen!
Sandra Taylor
May 04
Hi Pati,
I had a creamy Pablano Soup years ago at a downtown Dallas restaurant that is long since closed. It was creamy as if it had been puréed much like a tomato soup. Would that work as a final step with this recipe?
Pati Jinich
May 17
Absolutely Sandra, it will actually work nicely 😉
Bryon Propst
Sep 06
What I do is put 1 1/2 cups of the corn and one cup of stock to a blender and puree before adding it to the soup, keeping 1/2 cup of corn as whole kernels. It is not the tomato soup texture you mention, but it makes for a very creamy soup and enhances the corn flavor as well.
Debra A Villarreal
Apr 21
Going to make this for sure!
Pati Jinich
May 01
Enjoy it!
Horace Blake
Mar 09
This is it 🙂
Pati Jinich
Mar 15
Yay! Enjoy and do not forget to let me know how did your event go 🙂
Aida Cazares
Feb 07
I absolutely love your cooking!! I’m obsessed with making your recipes. I love to cook and my family love when I make something new. As you with your boys, my 2 boys always come in and say, What are you cooking? When my boys were little, they used to say I was a good “cooker”. My husband is vegetarian and you offer a lot of great vegetarian recipes. Thank you for the recipes. Wishing you much more success.
Pati Jinich
Feb 08
This is very sweet of you Aida, thanks so much! Glad your family has been enjoying you trying my recipes 😉
Anonymous
Feb 03
what would you suggest substituting the corn with? I am looking for something that has less carbs in it
thanks
Pati Jinich
Feb 07
I think zucchini would be a great sub in this soup 😉
Sergeant Granny
Feb 03
All the great ingredients together sounds so wonderful. It’s been pretty cold here in Northern Florida lately, but that means a bowl of steamy soup is a welcoming sight. I will be making this very soon. Looking forward to more delicious recipes. I love collecting and reading cookbooks… I will love adding your cookbook to my collection. Thank you for all the delicious recipes
Pati Jinich
Feb 03
So glad you are thinking of cooking this soup, hope you’ll like it!
Sergeant Granny
Feb 08
I made the soup a couple nights ago, and it was wonderful. So tasty. I served it with cornbread and everyone loved it. I will be making it again. ‘Tis the season for soup. Thank you for sharing your recipes and back stories.
Pati Jinich
Feb 08
Thanks to you for giving my recipes a chance 😉
Charles
Jan 31
Yummy
Pati Jinich
Feb 03
🙂
Joyce
Nov 30
Delicious! Added some “wild” Texas shrimp that was on sale and zucchini. Husband bought me jalapeños instead of pablanos, but went back to get correct peppers. Added one of his jalapeños,too.
Pati, just received your newest book, Treasures of the Mexican Table. Had on advance order for 5 months. LOVE it!! My husband and I love your shows and when you taste the food your 3 ummm awards! “Ummmm…Ummmm… UMMMMmmmm”. That is how my husband now compliments my cooking!
Pati Jinich
Dec 28
You guys are way too sweet, thanks for following. Un abrazo to both!
Pauline Gallego
Feb 19
Hi, what can I use that’s plant based instead of milk.
Pati Jinich
Feb 20
Sure Pauline, go ahead and enjoy it!
caseydalpal
Oct 26
I just made it as we are having our first cold snap in Texas. We always have fresh poblanos here. This was delicious. I used homemade chicken broth and our always available queso frescha. Loved it.
Pati Jinich
Oct 27
Glad to read you liked this Sopa Casey, greetings to Texas!
Mary Allison
Oct 15
Made this tonight, and it was delicious! Gracias, Pati!
Lynda Christensen
Sep 24
Just picked up some fresh poblanos, corn, anaheim chilis, and jalapeños at our Farmer’s market this morning. All were just picked this morning. So, I’m making this soup tomorrow!
Pati Jinich
Oct 04
Awesome Linda, let me know how it came out! 😉
Nancy from Ontario
Sep 24
Delicious! I look forward to this time of year in Ontario Canada, as our local poblanos are in (and the last of local corn right now too!). The poblanos I used today had a good ‘kick’ to them, so good with the sweet corn and the onions. I added a few little (fresh dug) diced white potatoes. Enjoying right now for lunch! Thanks for this recipe. A keeper for sure!
Pati Jinich
Oct 04
Great to add potatoes Nancy, good idea! So glad you liked this recipe 😉
Beatriz
Sep 24
Definitivamente, esta si la hago..Patty!
Pati Jinich
Oct 04
Que alegria Beatriz, te gusto?
José Muñoz
Sep 21
Patiiii!!!
Solo al ver la foto supe que era!!!
Me llevo a los momentos bonito de mi infancia.
Una sopa que conforta a cualquiera
Gracias por compartir
Ahora una de las sopas favoritas de mu esposa
Dios le bendiga
Pati Jinich
Sep 24
Muchas gracias Jose! Me encanta cuando mis recetas traen bonitos recuerdos, que alegria que les haya gustado, un abrazo 🙂
Emma
Sep 21
This is soooooo good! I do something very similar but add two yellow summer squashes chopped into little squares and use evaporated milk. I can’t wait until the weather cooperates here in LA and I can make this again. Gracias Pati ♡
Pati Jinich
Sep 24
Yummy Emma, great idea 😉
Julie Manning
Sep 21
I haven’t made the soup yet, but just want to say that I love watching your cooking show. I have it set to record every episode on TV. Everything you cook makes my mouth water and my tummy grumbles lol.
Pati Jinich
Sep 24
Haha Julie! I hope you like the soup when you make it 😉
Christina Alvarez
Sep 21
I absolutely love your show. I know this has nothing to do with the recipe but since my grandmother’s passing…your show helps me. Though I’m always in tears watching bc it reminds me of her so much. I love love love your show. -from Tx.
Pati Jinich
Sep 24
Thanks for your sweet message Christina, I’m here for you 😉
Kim Houchens
Sep 21
Looks delicious
Pati Jinich
Sep 24
Gracias!
Juanita Gutierrez
Sep 21
I’m definitely making this exact recipe when the weather here cools down. It looks sooooooo delicious 😋. Thank you again Pati for another one of your amazing recipes ❤
Pati Jinich
Sep 24
Gracias Juanita, enjoy it!
Dalia
Sep 21
I can’t wait to cook it! Thanks!!
Pati Jinich
Sep 24
Enjoy it Dalia!
Sandy Garza
Sep 21
Hi Patty, this is Sandy from San Antonio Texas love your recipes I would love to see a video of you making this delicious dish thank you so much hope to meet you soon.
Pati Jinich
Sep 24
Thank you Sandy, un abrazo!
Jacqueline Gonzalez
Sep 21
This soup was delicious, thank you for the recipe.
Pati Jinich
Sep 24
Very glad you liked it Jacqueline 😉
Kara
Apr 13
We have loved this as written at least 5 times, but while under lock down in April of 2020, I had to make adjustments. With no corn on hand, I grated a large carrot for the sweetness, and added it after the onions had browned, sautéing for another 5 minutes. And added a teaspoon of grated garlic for 1 minute simply because I live for garlic. After a tasting before the broth was added, it seemed the carrots were far too sweet (they were pretty old, so the sugars were concentrated), so I added 1/4 teaspoon of cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of celery seed, 1/4 teaspoon of dehydrated jalapeño (had to grind it in my mortar/pestle to avoid big chunks) and 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper. Stirred for another 5 minutes before adding the wet ingredients. I then followed the rest of the recipe. And it was AWESOME. The two of us finished it off, with tortilla chips on the side, and I’m sad I didn’t make a double batch! Thank you.
Pati Jinich
Apr 16
Thanks to you Kara for sharing your ideas! In these difficult times we have to make do with what is available, it sounds like your recipe was delicious 😉 Stay safe and healthy.
Rhonda
Nov 13
Yum yum yum! Perfect on a cold winter night.
Pati Jinich
Nov 13
Stay warm, Rhonda!
Mary Moeller
Aug 27
Loved this delicious soup. It was a real treat.
Pati Jinich
Aug 28
Awesome!
Deb K
Aug 21
Excellent soup. It had really good flavor and nice surprising heat from the poblanos
Pati Jinich
Aug 22
Thank you, Deb!
Claudia P
Mar 21
Sooo good. That’s all I’ve got to say. 😀
Pati Jinich
Mar 22
Super! Thank you, Claudia.
Rachel 😊👍
Jan 05
Just made the soup. I’ve had a copy for 2 yrs and decided to make it. It is GREAT. I shared with my neighbors. This recipe is a keeper. I love watching and recording your shows. If you come to San Antonio will make sure I save money to see you. Thanks for opening your home to us.
Pati
Jan 07
Happy to hear it is a keeper, Rachel 😄And I’ll try to come to San Antonio soon.
Mirna
Jul 31
Pati, y si no quiero usar leche? Y cambiaría el sabor con leche de plantas (nueces, arroz, etc)
-what if I don’t want to use milk? Does the flavor change if plant based milk is used?
Pati
Aug 02
Go for it! También puedes hacer la sopa sin la leche y solamente usar más caldo.
Cynthia
Mar 06
Amazing ….Soooooo good
Pati
Mar 06
Thank YOU Cynthia.
Joan
Mar 03
So delicious. It tasted just as I hoped. It’s nice when that happens🤪
Pati
Mar 05
Hahaha yes it is nice when that happens. I’m glad you enjoyed it Joan!
Keri
Oct 17
I consider myself a very good cook and was raised Italian. I have recently married a second generation Mexican and although I like Mexican food, had no idea how or even what to cook for him. This soup is one of his favorites and my suegra asks me to make it for family dinners. Thanks for the recipe. Its simple and delicious.
Pati
Oct 26
That’s amazing! So happy the whole family loves it.
Jeff Hannah
Jul 21
It’s been a while since I’ve made this soup so I made sure to stop by the local Mexican market to pick up some fresh poblano peppers. I can’t wait to fire up the grill tomorrow and put it all together. This is probably one of my favorite recipes that I learned about through your show. So simple yet so delicious! Thank you, Pati!
Pati
Jul 21
What a lovely comment…thank you so much Jeff!
Rose and Chalmers
May 11
My husband and I loved this soup.I left toooo many seeds in the peppers,but it was okay.I didn,t have to add hot sauce.
Pati
May 12
So happy to hear that Rose!
leticiamccollum
May 05
I’ll let you know how it came out!
Pati
May 08
Can’t wait!
leticiamccollum
May 01
I watched your show every Saturday and I enjoyed it I can’t stop watching it I enjoy the receipts and I’m finally going to try cooking one of your dishes.
Pati
May 01
Yay!
Joy
Dec 08
This is the simplest and tastiest soup. Even my daughter, who is not a fan of spicy foods, loves this soup.
Pati
Dec 14
Yay! I am so happy to read this, Joy!