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Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Ingredients ·         1 4-pound chicken ·         1 onion, quartered ·         1 carrot, peeled, chopped ·         5 garlic cloves, smashed ·         10 roma tomatoes ·         1 jalapeño (with seeds), halved lengthwise ·         Cilantro ·         3 tablespoons (or more) fresh lime juice ·         Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ·         Olive oil ·         5 corn tortillas ·         2 ears of husked corn, or 2 cups frozen, thawed corn kernels ·         Chopped fresh cilantro, avocado wedges, queso fresco or mild feta Preparation Bring chicken, onion, carrot, garlic, tomatoes (removing skin and seeds), jalapeño, and 16 cups water to a boil in a large pot; skim foam from surface. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, skimming the surface frequently, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour. Transfer chicken to a plate. Strain broth into another large pot. Discard remaining solids. Shred chicken meat; discard skin and bones. Tr