Description
This Creamy Cowboy Soup with Charred Poblano Swirl is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a chilly evening. Charred poblano peppers blended into a luscious cream create a beautiful swirl and delightful depth of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g beef stew meat, 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 150g onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 150g carrots, sliced
- 100g celery stalks, sliced
- 300g potatoes, diced
- 150g frozen corn kernels
- 150g canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1.5L low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 150g poblano peppers
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika (for cream)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp toasted corn kernels
- 2 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped
- Extra poblano cream for drizzling
Instructions
- Char Poblano Peppers: Broil or grill poblanos until blackened, then steam and peel.
- Brown Beef: Sear beef in olive oil until browned on all sides.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Combine and Simmer: Return beef to pot with vegetables, potatoes, corn, beans, broth, and spices.
- Simmer Soup: Simmer gently for 45+ minutes, until beef is tender.
- Prepare Poblano Cream: Blend roasted poblanos, cream, lime juice, paprika, and cayenne.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle soup, swirl in cream, and garnish with corn and cilantro.
Notes
For optimal tenderness, simmer the soup for at least 45 minutes. Charring the poblanos intensifies their sweetness. Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: soup,beef,poblano,cowboy,creamy,smoky,comfort food,stew,southwestern