Cream Of Poblano Pepper Soup
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup diced leeks
- 1/3 cup diced onions
- 1/3 cup diced celery
- 1 1/2 cup diced Poblano pepper
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- salt and fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup light cream
- Melt butter in saucepan. Add leeks, onion, celery and broccoli. Saute for about 5 minutes over low heat, ensuring the butter does not brown.
- Sprinkle in flour, mixing well.
- Add chicken broth slowly, stirring constantly.
- Cook until it comes to a boil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in thyme, cilantro, and wine.
- Let simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Puree in small batches in a blender and return to low heat.
- Add cream before serving and heat through, but do not bring to a boil.
butter, leeks, onions, celery, pepper, flour, chicken broth, salt, thyme, fresh cilantro, white wine, light cream
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/cream-of-poblano-pepper-soup-52582241 (may not work)