CHICKEN AND HOMINY SOUP WITH CILANTRO AND LIME

Chicken and Hominy Soup with Cilantro and Lime image

Provided by Vickie Parks

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 Tbsp canola oil
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
48 oz low-sodium chicken broth
29 oz can hominy, undrained
4 cooked skinless chicken thighs, chopped
14 or 15 oz can diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
14 oz water (measured from canned tomatoes)
6 green onions, sliced
1 large jalapeno, chopped
1 large lime, juiced
1 dash(es) hot sauce, or to taste
1 tsp black pepper or cayenne pepper
1 c chopped fresh cilantro
tortilla chips, roughly crushed (for serving)
sour cream (for serving)

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; stir cumin and paprika into hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. To the seasoned oil, add broth, hominy, chicken, diced tomatoes and juice, water, green onions, chopped jalapeno, lime juice, hot sauce and pepper; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes.
3. Garnish each serving with chopped cilantro, crushed tortilla chips and a dollop of sour cream, and serve hot.