Sopa Poblana

Sopa Poblana is a traditional Mexican soup that boasts a vibrant blend of fresh vegetables and fragrant spices, making it a perfect appetizer or light main course. With its enticing flavors and aromatic herbs, this soup will transport you to the heart of Mexico.

Ingredients

🌶️ 2 chile poblanos
🌽 1 cup corn kernels
🥒 2 calabacitas (zucchini) diced
🌸 2 cups squash blossoms
🧀 Queso Botanero (Botanero cheese) as desired
🧈 1 cube butter
🍵 6 cups chicken broth Great Value from Walmart
🧅 1/3 sliced onion
🧄 1 tablespoon minced garlic
🧂 Salt

Instructions

1- Prepare the Chiles:

• Open the poblano chiles by cutting them to remove the stem.
• Carefully cut away the seeds, veins, and tip.
• Slice the cleaned chiles into strips, known as 'rajas.'

2- Prepare the Squash Blossoms:

• Remove the center of the squash blossoms.
• Chop them into large, noticeable pieces.

3- Sauté the Vegetables:

• In a black non-stick pot on a gas stovetop, melt 1 cube of butter.
• Use a wooden spatula to sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic for a couple of minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
• Add the corn kernels, poblano strips, and diced zucchini, continuing to sauté for about 5 minutes.

4- Combine Ingredients:

• Add the chopped squash blossoms and pour in the 6 cups of chicken broth.
• Stir the mixture gently.

5- Cook the Soup:

• Bring the soup to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to let it simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to marry together.
• Season the soup with salt.

6- Serve:

• Ladle the soup into a white ceramic serving bowl.
• Garnish with Botanero cheese, or substitute with your preferred white cheese, to add a creamy complement to the spicy broth.
• Serve the soup hot.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 22-30 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Cutting board, Knife, Various bowls (glass & red), Black non-stick pot, Gas stovetop, Wooden spatula, Glass pitcher, Ladle with blue plastic handle, White ceramic serving bowl

Cooking Tips

• Ingredient Substitution: Vegetable broth can replace chicken broth for a vegetarian option.
• Cheese Alternative: If Botanero cheese is unavailable, any other white cheese will suffice.

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Sopa Poblana