Abuelo S Cilantro Lime Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Abuelo S Cilantro Lime Soup

• 1 (3-4 lb) whole chicken
• 8 cups water
• 2-3 chicken bouillon cubes
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Tomatoes
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Hot Chili Pepper
• 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
• Chicken Broth
• White Hominy
• Fresh Lime Juice
• Fresh Cilantro

How to Make Abuelo S Cilantro Lime Soup

1. **Prepare the Chicken:** Remove skin and wings from 1 (3-4 lb) whole chicken.
2. Place chicken in a large pot. Cover with 8 cups of water and add 2 chicken bouillon cubes.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
4. Remove chicken from pot and let cool completely.
5. Once cool, shred chicken meat and discard bones and skin. Set aside about 2 cups of shredded chicken.
6. **Sauté Aromatics:** Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
7. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1-2 serrano chilies (finely chopped, adjust to taste). Sauté until onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
8. **Combine Soup Ingredients:** Stir in 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn (drained), 2 cups shredded chicken, 6 cups of reserved chicken broth, 1 more chicken bouillon cube, and 1 (15 oz) can hominy (drained).
9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
10. **Finish & Serve:** Stir in the juice of 2 limes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh cilantro.
11. Serve hot. Garnish with extra cilantro and a lime wedge, if desired.