Creamy Avocado and Poblano Pepper Soup

Our Creamy Avocado and Poblano Pepper Soup is a luscious, velvety-smooth soup that is perfect for a light and healthy meal. The poblano peppers add a mild heat to the soup, while the avocado adds a creamy richness. This soup is also packed with nutrients, making it a great choice for a healthy meal.

This soup is inspired by the traditional Mexican soup, crema de poblano. Crema de poblano is a creamy soup made with poblano peppers, corn, and cream. Our version of the soup is a bit lighter and healthier than the traditional version, but it still has all of the flavor and creaminess. We use vegetable broth instead of cream to make the soup lighter, and we add avocado for extra creaminess. The result is a soup that is both delicious and healthy.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 poblano pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1/2 cup milk or cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the poblano pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add the avocado and milk or cream and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the cilantro and serve.

Why It Works

• The poblano peppers add a mild heat to the soup, which is balanced by the sweetness of the avocado.
• The avocado adds a creamy richness to the soup, making it smooth and velvety.
• The vegetable broth makes the soup light and healthy, without sacrificing any flavor.
• The cilantro adds a fresh, herbaceous flavor to the soup, which brightens up the other flavors.