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Here is a vegan variation on crema de poblano, roasted chile poblano soup served throughout Mexico. Poblano chiles are large, and deep green
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Vegan Roasted Chile Poblano Soup

Potato stands in for cream in this vegan soup to make it rich and wonderful.
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 295kcal
Author Douglas Cullen

Ingredients

  • 3 medium Poblano chiles about 4 to 5 inches long
  • 1 medium Waxy potato
  • ½ medium White onion
  • 1 (12 oz) can White corn
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 tsp. Epazote, Mexican herb
  • 6 Corn tortillas
  • 2 tbsp. Cooking oil
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 6 cups Water

Instructions

  • Chop the poblano chile, potato and onion
  • Heat the cooking oil in a pot to medium heat
  • To the pot add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion starts to turn translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir frequently
  • Add the potato and continue cooking for another 5 minutes
  • Add the chiles and ½ of the white corn
  • Add 5 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes
  • In 2 batches, blend the soup until very smooth (about 2 minutes per batch)
  • Return the soup to the pot and simmer for 20 more minutes
  • If the soup is too thick, add the remaining cup of water a little bit at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Preparation - Tortilla Strips

  • Cut the corn tortillas in half and then slice into ¼ inch wide strips
  • Preheat ¼ inch of cooking oil in a frying pan to medium hot
  • Tip: To check to see if the oil is ready, drop 1 tortilla strip into the oil. If the oil starts to bubble the oil is ready
  • Place the tortilla strips into the hot oil
  • Every 30 seconds stir the tortilla strips so that they cook evenly
  • When the tortilla strips have turned Golden Brown they are done
  • Drain the tortilla strips on paper towels

Serving

  • Divide the soup into 4 -6 bowls
  • Heat the reserved corn in the microwave for 45 seconds
  • Garnish the soup with tortilla strips and 2 spoonfuls of corn

Notes

It is important to use white corn for this recipe. Yellow sweet corn changes the taste.
This version packs a little heat but the recipe is very flexible. If you prefer a milder soup substitute 1 white potato for 2 poblano chiles.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 337IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg