Chile Relleno Soup: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
Chile Relleno Soup is a comforting dish that combines the flavors of traditional Chile Rellenos with a hearty soup base, featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham for added flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 2 roasted poblano peppers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add the chicken ham, chicken broth, tomatoes, poblano peppers, and spices.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve hot, garnished with crumbled turkey bacon and cheese if desired.
Notes
- This soup is a great way to use leftover turkey bacon or chicken ham.
- Serve with warm tortillas for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chile Relleno Soup, comfort food, turkey bacon, chicken ham