CHICKEN POSOLE SOUP

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon safflower oil
1 cup coarsely chopped white onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/3 cup coarsely chopped cilantro stems, plus leaves, for serving
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
4 cups packed, thinly sliced Savoy cabbage (from 1/2 head)
4 cups chicken broth (preferably homemade)
2 cups water
1 25-ounce can white hominy, rinsed and drained
Tortilla chips and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, turning once, until golden, 6 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and cilantro stems; cook 1 minute. Add tomato paste, oregano, cabbage, broth, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook at a bare simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Remove chicken. Discard skin and bones, shred meat, and stir into soup with hominy. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt; serve with tortilla chips, lime wedges, and cilantro leaves.