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What's for Dinner: Chicken-Poblano Tortilla Soup

11/21/2016

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Chicken Poblano Tortilla Soup
Chicken Poblano Tortilla Soup - you could easily swap turkey leftovers for the chicken!
Yes or No: Leftovers are the best part of the Thanksgiving meal. If you vote Yes, as I do, then you will want to keep this recipe handy for later in the week. It calls for chicken but turkey will do just as well.
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While it’s just as satisfying and comforting as a traditional chicken tortilla soup, this version is a bit lighter than most and won’t weigh you down as you embark on the traditional post-Thanksgiving activities: power-shopping and football (watching or playing, either way). 
The Playlist: Even if this number did not have the word 'leftovers' in its title I might have to include it here because - wow, that's an awesome title! - They Fed the Sparrows Leftovers and Offered Grass to Scherfig's Turtle
The Verdict: Really good. Worth making even if you’re not trying to use up leftovers. I wish I had some now as a matter of fact. Be sure to use all the add-ins/garnishes: chopped avocado, crumbled tortillas, fresh herbs, and lime wedges. Yum!

Pro tip:
Save the Thanksgiving turkey carcass in your freezer to make soup stock one cold wintry day. You’ll be thankful all over again!

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Chicken Poblano Tortilla Soup
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INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 poblano pepper, finely chopped
  • 4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can unsalted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 ounces tortilla chips, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Note: We have a cilantro hater in the house and substituted Mexican oregano and parsley for the cilantro. Still delicious!
  • 6 ounces shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
  • 6 ounces shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken thigh
Note: Use home-cooked chicken or turkey if you prefer
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 6 lime wedges
  • Cilantro sprigs (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  • Add onion, carrot, and poblano; sauté 8 minutes.
  • Add stock, salt, black pepper, and tomatoes; bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Finely crush half of tortilla chips; add to stock mixture. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until carrot is tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in cilantro and chicken.
  • Ladle about 1 1/3 cups soup into each of 6 bowls.
  • Divide avocado among bowls.
  • Coarsely crush remaining tortilla chips and divide among bowls; serve with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs, if desired.
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