Poblano Sauce
This is a beautiful cream sauce that highlights the flavor of fresh Poblano Chiles.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Active Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chiles, fresh, Gluten free, sauce
Yield: 4 cups
Calories: 284kcal
Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen
- 3 Poblano Chiles roasted, peeled and seeded
- 1/2 Onion
- 3 or more cloves of Garlic
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup chopped Cilantro
- 2 Tbls Butter
- 1 Tbls Flour
- 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup grated Manchego Cheese
Peel and seed the poblanos and cut into strips. Put them in the blender.
Chop the onion and put in the blender.
Add the garlic, cilantro and heavy cream to the blender.
Blend until very smooth.
In a soup pot on medium heat, melt the butter.
Sprinkle the flour over the butter and whisk until smooth.
Tip the contents of the blender into the soup pot. When it starts to bubble, reduce the heat.
Add the broth and and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in the cheese. Once it's incorporated the sauce is done.
Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1515IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg