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Poblano Corn Tortilla Soup

October 19, 2020 by Tamara Giebel Leave a Comment

Crunchy tortilla chips soak up the flavorful broth in this Out West Poblano Corn Tortilla Soup garnished with cilantro, lime and Queso Oaxaca

An Out West Lifestyle Favorite

Crunchy tortilla chips soak up the flavorful broth in this Poblano Corn Tortilla Soup garnished with cilantro, lime and Queso Oaxaca

There is something about the simplicity of tortilla soup. Crunchy corn tortilla chips laying in a simple broth soaking up all the flavor of green chilies. This Poblano Corn Tortilla Soup adds moderately spiced poblano peppers and sweet corn for a twist on the classic version.

Varieties of tortilla soup flood the web with ingredients from tomatoes to beans, but I prefer a more simple approach to tortilla soup. One that showcases the tortilla and gets its flavor from chilies and spices. A broth based soup that allows the tortilla chips to be the main textural element.

Poblano Corn Tortilla Soup simmers up in just 30 minutes for an easy weeknight meal. With such a simple soup, you want to try and use the best ingredients you can find. Fresh corn cut off the cob, chicken broth made from leftover chicken bones and cilantro picked from the herb garden lend the best flavor. Planning ahead in the Summer months when ingredients are fresh by freezing that local corn or saving the bones from the last chicken dinner to make a homemade broth all add to the best flavor.

You Want The Tortilla Chips to Float

Toppings are the fun part of this soup. Fresh cilantro, Queso Oaxaca or Monterrey Jack cheese add a little something extra and I always love a squeeze of fresh lime juice. An important tip to remember…This soup is all about simplicity. A little goes a long way especially when it comes to the tortilla chips. Start by just adding a few chips – like 4 or 5.

Totally Freezable

Add this soup to your list of freezable soups! Ladle into Ziplocs and lay flat in your freezer for an easy dinner on another night. This broth based soup freezes well. When ready to reheat, just warm in a pot on the stove or in your microwave. Add the chips and garnishes when ready to serve.

Flavorful broth based Poblano Corn Tortilla Soup with cilantro, lime and Queso Oaxaca

Poblano Corn Tortilla Soup

Crunchy tortilla chips soak up the flavorful broth in this Poblano Corn Tortilla Soup garnished with cilantro, lime and Queso Oaxaca
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Mexican, Soups, Stews, Chowders, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp. lard or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion sliced thin
  • 1 tbsp. garlic minced
  • 1 7 oz. can fire roasted green chilies
  • 3 cups Poblano chili quartered, seeded, cut into thin strips
  • 2 cups fresh corn cut off the cob
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1-2 pinch cumin
  • 1 small corn tortilla crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro rough chopped
  • Thick tortilla chips, cilantro, Queso Oaxaca and lime for serving

Instructions
 

  • Sauté onion and garlic in lard or vegetable oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
  • Add can of fire roasted green chilies with juice.
  • Add sliced poblano peppers and sauté another 3-5 minutes until softened.
  • Add corn, chicken broth, salt, cumin and cilantro. Bring to a simmer.
  • Slowly stir in crumbled corn tortilla and continue to simmer on medium low for at least 30 minutes.
  • Ladle over 4-5 thick style tortilla chips and top with Queso Oaxaca or Monterrey Jack cheese, more cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Keyword Broth Based Soup, vegetarian

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Filed Under: Mexican, Soups, Stews & Chowders Tagged With: Broth Based Soup, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, vegetarian

Grilled Chicken Caesar Spears

August 1, 2019 by Tamara Giebel Leave a Comment

Perfect for a summer soiree, these light and fresh Grilled Chicken Caesar Spears are bite size and packed with flavor. Grill your own chicken breast or use pre-grilled bite size chicken from your local grocery.

Light and fresh Grilled Chicken Caesar Spears are packed with flavor

These Grilled Chicken Caesar Spears are SUPER FUN to eat! Chicken breast gets coated in mayonnaise and my favorite spicy seasoning then grilled up to perfection on my Weber charcoal grill. Of course, you could make this even easier by purchasing pre-grilled chicken bites at your local grocery.

I know I’m always looking for quick and easy recipes during the hot Summer months. Recipes that get you away from the kitchen and outside where all the fun is at. These would be the perfect addition to any picnic at the park, especially if you buy the pre-grilled chicken. Just package everything up in your basket and assembly is a cinch when you get to your destination. Or how about on your Summer camping trip? I always welcome anything fresh while I’m camping. In fact, I CRAVE IT!

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Spears

Light and fresh Grilled Chicken Caesar Spears are bite size and packed with flavor
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Chicken
Keyword 15 minute meals, Bite Size
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 12 romaine lettuce leaves
  • 3 thin chicken breast fillets
  • 1 tsp Zatarain’s cajun seasoning or your favorite seasoning
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Marie’s Caesar dressing
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup parmesan fresh grated
  • ½ cup croutons chopped
  • Lemon slices for serving

Instructions

  • Prepare grill
  • Coat chicken with mayonnaise and seasoning
  • Grill chicken getting nice charred grill lines
  • Remove chicken and let sit for 5 minutes
  • Mix together in a ziplock bag dressing and olive oil, cut tip of bag to create a “piping” bag
  • Cut chicken into cubes
  • Lay out all the romaine lettuce leaves
  • Using the ziplock “piping” bag squeeze a line of dressing on each romaine leaf
  • Arrange about ¼ cup chicken cubes on romaine (how much chicken depends on size of romaine leaf)
  • Using “piping” bag squeeze another line of dressing (I like zig-zag pattern over chicken)
  • Top with chopped croutons and parmesan
  • Serve with lemon wedge
  • * Ingredients are approximate and may need to be increased if using larger romaine lettuce leaves

Filed Under: Chicken, Salads Tagged With: 15 Minute Meals, Gluten Free

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