#I need the other poblanos for something else but next time I make this I'll use more

[queerhawkeyes]

I managed to finish my soup (chayote, poblano, serrano, jalapeño, onion, garlic, homemade stock, cilantro, crema) without setting anything else on fire or giving myself jalapeño hands.

edit: it is soooo good. here's what I did, since I combined several recipes to make this but I want everyone to eat this.

prep: roast/broil, peel, and chop 1-2 poblanos. slice, de-seed, and chop 1 serrano and 1 jalapeno. roughly chop 1 white onion. peel, remove center seeds, and chop into cubes 3 chayote. some skin is okay since this will be blended. if you don't have chayote you can use zucchini.

saute 1 white onion

add 3 cloves minced garlic

saute an additional few minutes

add chayote, peppers, cilantro (whatever amount you want), and 4 cups vegetable broth (5 cups if you want a thinner soup)

bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes

let cool slightly before blending

blend and add salt, pepper, or additional cilantro if needed

mix in 3/4 cup mexican crema

makes 6 servings

additional notes: add 1 cup cooked rice or 3 tbsp cornstarch to thicken the soup more before blending. serve with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, and avocado. use more or less of any of the peppers to adjust heat. you could also use only poblanos but add green hatch chile powder to control the heat level to your liking and give it a slightly different flavor profile. leave out crema to make vegan.