Poblano Corn Chowder With Chicken

PaulaG's Note:

This soup a little zip. Delicious with a side salad and some fresh bread for a wonderfully satisfying meal. If desired, lowfat milk can be used; however, for added richness add 2 tablespoons of powdered milk.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups water
• 4 cups frozen corn, divided
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 poblano chiles, seeded, diced
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• cilantro, chopped (optional)
• avocado, slices (optional)
• lime slice (optional)
• black pepper, freshly ground

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, add the chicken breasts and 2 cups of water; bring to a boil and cook until chicken is tender; approximately 10 minutes.
2. Shred the chicken reserving poaching liquid.
3. Puree 2 cups of the corn kernels in a blender with the milk; set aside.
4. In a soup pot, heat the olive oil; add the diced chilies, onion and garlic; sauté 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Measure the poaching liquid and add enough water to make 2 cups, add to soup pot along with the chicken.
6. Add remaining corn and seasonings bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Stir in pureed corn, tomato and cheese; simmer to heat through and melt cheese, about 3 minutes.
8. Ladle into servings bowls and garnish as desired.

Reviews

[Maito]

Great soup. I skipped the oil and put this all in the crock pot. I also added less salt. The lime wedges are a must! All solid flavors together.

[Gerry]

Great combination making for a rich and creamy corn chowder with a wonderful zip to it. Quick and easy to put together. Made as posted - no optionals added, only because I didn't happen to have them on hand. Freshly ground pepper a given! Another PaulaG winner that will be seeing to repeats at our house. Made for Soup Is On.

[C.M.]

Very tasty! I cooked this for my roommates, but I had to use really spicy peppers because that was all I had. They loved the heat, I couldn't handle it! I used the clean-up tip, which made it a lot easier, but there was more prep time than I guessed (but I am a slow cook, so...). Overall, a great recipe!