Potato Poblano Soup

Serves: 3

Lelia Marks

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

35

Spice

40

Sweetness

55

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 medium

Onion (chopped)

2 tsps

Salt

Directions:

1

In a heavy Dutch oven or stockpot, fry the bacon over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until it starts to brown

2

Toss in the onions, half of the diced Poblanos, the salt and pepper and cook until slightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes

3

Spoon out any excess fat

4

Stir in the garlic and cook briefly just to release the aroma, 1 to 2 minutes

5

Pour in the chicken stock, add the potatoes and bring to a boil

6

Reduce to a simmer and cook 20 minutes

7

Puree in a food processor or blender just until smooth, being careful not to over-process

8

Over-working will result in a gummy soup

9

Return to the pot, stir in the Crema, Creme Fraiche or sour cream and bring just to a boil

10

Stir in the remaining Poblanos for garnish

11

Sprinkle with grated Anejo, if desired, and serve hot