Ingredients and Weight:
- Poblano peppers: 2 (6 ounces)
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 medium (6 ounces)
- Red bell pepper: 1 medium (6 ounces)
- Celery: 1 stalk (4 ounces)
- Garlic: 3 cloves (1 ounce)
- Chicken broth: 4 cups
- Corn kernels: 2 cups (12 ounces)
- Potatoes: 1 pound (16 ounces), peeled and diced
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Cilantro: 1/2 cup (1 ounce), chopped
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Roast poblano peppers: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place poblano peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until charred and blistered. Allow cooling, then remove charred skin and cut into strips.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, red bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add broth and seasonings: Pour in chicken broth, corn kernels, potatoes, and roasted poblano strips. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Add cream: Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish: Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and flavorful chowder
- Spicy kick from poblano peppers
- Sweetness from corn and red bell peppers
- Comforting and filling
User Comments:
- "This chowder was delicious! The roasted poblanos gave it a nice smoky flavor."
- "I loved the combination of corn and poblanos. It was a unique and tasty twist on traditional corn chowder."
- "The chowder was easy to make and everyone enjoyed it."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Wear gloves when handling poblano peppers to avoid getting capsaicin oil on your hands.
- If you don't have poblano peppers, you can substitute with green bell peppers.
- Add more chicken broth or water if the chowder is too thick for your taste.
