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Chipotle chicken chowder on a black background, garnished with lime.

Chipotle Chicken Chowder


  • Author: Anna Franklin

Description

A hearty chowder with a kick to it.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 can chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 6 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • 2 russet potatoes, diced
  • 1 can white hominy, drained
  • 1 can yellow hominy, drained
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chopped Roma tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. Remove 2 peppers and 1 tbsp adobo sauce from can and finely chop.
  2. Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped chipotles, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and spices until soft.
  3. Add broth and chicken and simmer until chicken is tender.
  4. Remove chicken from the pot and shred with two forks, set aside.
  5. Blend the soup together with a stick blender or normal blender until smooth.
  6. Add diced potatoes and hominy to the pot. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
  7. Add chicken back into the pot along with the heavy cream. Garnish with cilantro, tomato, and lime.