CREAMY CHICKEN POBLANO SOUP

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My family loves taco soup, so I have been looking for a Mexican-style chicken soup that they would love just as much. This was a hit! Being a gluten-free family, I use garbanzo flour instead of wheat flour.

Provided by Rebecca McCright

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb chicken, cooked and chopped
1 c onions, chopped
1 1/2 c poblano peppers, finely chopped (about 2 peppers)
2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c vegetable oil
6 corn tortillas, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 c flour
1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
4 Tbsp butter
6 c chicken broth
1 1/2 c half and half
1 can(s) white hominy, undrained (30 ounces)
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
1 avocado, diced
1/2 c grape tomatoes, halved
1 c mexican-blend cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Put tortillas, chili powder, cumin, and salt in food processor. Process until the consistency of cornmeal.
  • 2. Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot. Saute onions, peppers, and garlic until onions are transparent. Add butter and let it melt.
  • 3. Add processed tortillas and cook 4-5 min, stirring constantly.
  • 4. Slowly add chicken broth and blend tortilla mixture until smooth.
  • 5. Add half and half, chicken, and hominy. Simmer 10 minutes. Do not allow to boil.
  • 6. Serve over crushed tortilla chips. Top with desired toppings.

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