Chicken Poblano Chowder

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 large carrots, peeled and diced in 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 large onions, peeled and diced in 1/4-inch pieces
• 5 stalks celery, trimmed and sliced in 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 small poblano peppers, stemmed, seeded, and diced in 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 2 tablespoons granulated chicken base
• 3 quarts chicken broth
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, minced
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/2 cups diced grilled chicken breast