Spicy Poblano and Sausage Chowder with Sharp Cheddar Crostini
There aren’t many things I love more in this world than an enormous steaming bowl of soup. It warms me from the inside out. It comforts me. It makes me feel better when I’m sick. It keeps my figure relatively trim. Oh wait, unless I’m downing some Panera broccoli cheddar soup, then I’m going the opposite direction with my figure, but I still count a mostly liquid meal as a step in the right direction.
Recipe Ingredients
2 poblano peppers
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 turkey italian sausage links, removed from casings
36 ounces low-sodium chicken stock, divided (plus more if needed)
1 teaspoon salt
6 red potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 plum tomatoes, chopped (seeds and all)
1 parmesan cheese rind
1 mini multi-grain baguette
1 tablespoon melted butter
1½ cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
Cilantro