CREAM OF POBLANO SOUP

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This recipe was provided many years ago to the Houston Chronicle newspaper by Cavanagh's Restaurant - now no longer in business.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 corn tortillas, more for garnish
2 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 c onion, finely diced
1/2 c poblano pepper, finely diced
1/2 tsp garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbsp butter
3 c chicken stock
1/2 c half and half
1/2 c cooked chicken, chopped
1/2 c monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Cut three tortillas into ninths, place in a food processor and chop until fine. Add flour, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Blend to the consistence of cornmeal.
  • 2. Place oil in stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano pepper and garlic. Saute until onion is clear. Add butter and let it melt.
  • 3. Add tortilla-flour mixture to the pan and mix to form a roux. Cook 4-5 minutes, stirring with a wire whisk. Do not let mixture burn. While stirring, slowly add stock, scraping down sides and bottom often. Add half and half. Bring to a slow simmer and cook 7-10 minutes. Do not let soup come to a hard boil.
  • 4. Turn off heat and let cool. Add chicken before serving. Top each serving with shredded cheese and tortilla strips.

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