Roasting and Cooking Instructions

• Set your oven to broil. Slice the poblano peppers in half lengthwise and place them on a lightly oiled baking sheet, skin sides up.
• Broil the poblanos about 15 minutes, until the skins char and blacken. They should puff up.
• Remove, cool slightly, then peel off the skins and discard them along with the seeds and stems.
• Rough chop the poblanos and set them aside.
• While the poblanos are roasting, heat a large pot to medium heat and add the olive oil.
• Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook them down about 5 minutes to soften.
• Add the chopped roasted poblano peppers, garlic, spinach, seasonings and salt and pepper. Cook another minute, stirring.
• Add the chicken stock and milk and bring to a quick boil. Reduce the heat and simmer about 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
• Remove from heat and stir in the crema or sour cream until it is completely incorporated.
• Use a stick blender to blend the soup into a thin consistency, or transfer it to a food processor or blender in batches.
• Serve in bowls and garnish with chili oil, chili flakes, pepper slices and fresh chopped parsley.