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Chipotle Chicken Chowder

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Category: Healthy Recipes, Main Dish, Chicken

 Ingredients List

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 1 large celery rib, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 medium red potatoes (about 12 oz), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can white hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
  • 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • lime wedges, for serving

 Directions

Set a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the oil. When the oil shimmers, add the chile, onion, carrot, celery, cumin, oregano, thyme, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7-8 minutes, or until the onion has softened. Stir in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the chicken, then cover the pot and reduce the heat ”“ summer for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (it”™ll register 160-165 F on an instant-read thermometer). Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred into bite-size pieces. Tent with foil to keep warm.

Meanwhile, remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the chowder until smooth. (Alternatively, you could transfer the soup to your blender in batches and do this too ”“ just be careful blending hot liquid! Return to the pot once smooth.) Once the chowder has been pureed, set the pot back over medium heat, and stir in the potatoes and hominy. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the heavy cream too. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the adobo sauce, tomato, parsley, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve bowls of the chowder with lime wedges.

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