Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions, jalapeños, and poblano peppers and sauté, stirring often for 3-4 minutes or until the onions start to become translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and tomatillos and sauté, stirring regularly for about 4-5 minutes or until the peppers have softened. Remove from heat.
- Transfer the onion mixture into a blender, add about a cup of chicken broth, and the fresh cilantro. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, adding more broth as needed.
Cooking
- Return the blended mixture to the pot or Dutch oven. Add the remaining broth, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, bay leaf, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Add the chicken and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot partially, and simmer for about 30 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate or cutting board and shred it with two forks. Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the hominy.
- Cook uncovered for 10 minutes over medium heat. Taste the soup and add chicken bouillon if the soup lacks depth of flavor. Simmer for about 5 minutes and season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
Serving
- Serve in soup bowls garnished with your favorite toppings: thinly sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, lime wedges, sliced jalapeños, and tortilla chips.
Notes
Cool the soup before storing in airtight containers for up to 4 days, or freeze in meal-sized portions for up to 3 months. Reheat gently to prevent the chicken from drying.
