Poblano Chicken Chowder

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Country Comfort

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (129)

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
12 to16 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
5 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/8 cup minced garlic
2 to 3 small poblano peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
3 quarts chicken broth
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, minced
3 cups diced (large pieces) grilled chicken
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, or more to taste
1 cup heavy cream

Directions

Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the carrots, onions, celery, garlic, poblano peppers, salt, white pepper, cumin, and thyme. Saute for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the chicken bouillon. Add the chicken broth and cilantro, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. Stir in the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until the chowder is thick and the chicken is heated through. Shortly before the chowder is done, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes to cook the flour. Do not allow the mixture to brown! Ladle 1 cup of the hot liquid from the stockpot into the skillet, whisking constantly.

When the first cup of liquid is incorporated, add another 2 cups of liquid, 1 at a time. Pour the mixture in the skillet into the stockpot, whisking to blend. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes longer, or until the mixture begins to thicken. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the hot sauce, then the cream, and serve.

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recipe Poblano Chicken Chowder
Michael Pennington, NJ 02-05-2010
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Used Chipotle for a great smoky taste.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My daughter gifted me some Chipotle whole red peppers from Penseys Spices. So, I substituted 3 small dried Chipotle peppers... for the Poblano. The smoky flavor of the soup was .exquisite. Like some of the readers I reduced the butter by half and used half and half instead of heavy cream. Definitely a do again soup. It was so good with the chipotle, I don't know whether I'd try the PoblanoRead more
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Katie Vacaville, CA 01-15-2010
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Very easy and delicious!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm a new cook and this was very easy to make!!! I've made it twice already and everyone has loved it. I use Tapatio hot... sauce and put in about 2 teaspoons so it has a good kick to it. In California, poblano peppers are called PASILLA peppers. So if you can't find poblanos in your grocery store look for PASILLAS!!! Read more
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Tiffany PLYMOUTH, MN 12-10-2009
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LOVE THIS CHOWDER!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this the other day and used jalepeno's instead cause my store was out of poblano's. I also added cut up potatoes with... the skin on and two cans of sweet corn. I am sure I added alot more chicken than the recipe called for, but it was no problem since I grilled it on the foreman first. The only probllem I had with this recipe was making the roux? The recipe said to add the flour to the butter and I got a clumpy mess lol I tried to fix it, but I must had did something wrong so I skipped that part anyway I cooked everything in the slow cooker and ithe flavors smelled wonderful! The taste when it was done was also very good especially when we made corn muffins and added them to our cups of soup took it to an even higher level. Thanks so much Paula for another great recipe it literally warmed our hearts lol.Read more
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Amanda Denham Springs, LA 12-02-2009
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Excellent!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This chowder is AWESOME! Added potatoes and corn. Everyone must try this.
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Wendy Mission Viejp, CA 11-28-2009
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had a post Turkey day get together and decided to try this soup. Everyone loved it! I think I might add potatoes and corn... next time. Relatively easy and delicous.Read more
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Mary Tukwila, WA 11-19-2009
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Best soup I have had in a long time
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Hi Paula, I tried your poblano chicken chowder and it has such a wonderful flavor but my family thought it needed a little... more substance. I had made some au gratin potatoes the night before and had quite a bit leftover. I added them to the soup and it was wonderful. Thanks so much for your show, I watch every day and have tried so many of your receipes. MaryRead more