Description
Savor the rich flavors of Hatch Green Chile and Cheese Soup, a deliciously creamy dish packed with roasted green chiles, cheese, and spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup sweet onion
- chopped
- 2 cups Hatch Green Chiles – roasted cleaned and roughly chopped
- ½ cup red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cumin
- 6 cups chicken stock
- warmed
- ½ cup Mexican cheese combination queso fresca or mozzarella cheese
- shredded
- 3 Tbsp cilantro
- chopped
- Fried tortilla strips
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 Tbsp cilantro
- chopped
- 3–4 green onions
- chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped sweet onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the roasted Hatch green chiles, red bell pepper, and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour and cumin over the vegetable mixture, stirring constantly for about 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually add the warm chicken stock, whisking to combine until smooth.
- Simmer the soup for 15-20 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and chopped cilantro until melted and combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fried tortilla strips, a dollop of sour cream, chopped cilantro, and green onions.
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding more chopped chiles or a splash of hot sauce. Adjust the consistency of the soup by adding more stock if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Hatch Green Chile and Cheese Soup, green chile soup, creamy soup, comfort food, Mexican cuisine