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Chicken, Chile, and Corn Tortilla Soup

Jamie Purviance

  • People

    Serves 4 to 6

  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Grilling Time

    14 to 19 mins

Ingredients
Instructions

the Ingredients

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Rub

  • Completed step 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Completed step 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Completed step ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Completed step ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 
  • Completed step 1½ pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Completed step Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Completed step 2 ears fresh corn, husked
  • Completed step 2 large poblano chile peppers
  • Completed step 2 large jalapeño chile peppers
  • Completed step 2 large plum tomatoes, each cut lengthwise in half
  • Completed step 2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
  • Completed step 1 cup tightly packed, coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided
  • Completed step ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Completed step 1 bag (about 8 ounces) sturdy tortilla chips
  • Completed step 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • Completed step Sour cream

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Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients. Lightly coat the chicken thighs on both sides with oil and season evenly with the rub.
  • Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat (400° to 500°F).
    Prepare the grill for cooking over medium-high heat (450°F)..
  • Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the chicken over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until browned but not fully cooked, about 4 minutes, turning once. Remove from the grill and let rest until cool enough to handle.
    Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until browned but not fully cooked, about 4 minutes, turning once. Remove from the grill and let rest until cool enough to handle.
  • Grill the corn and chile peppers over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until the corn is browned in spots and tender and the peppers are blackened on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes, turning several times. At the same time, grill the tomatoes over direct medium-high heat until lightly marked and tender, 5 to 8 minutes, turning once or twice. Remove the vegetables from the grill and let rest until cool enough to handle.
    Grill the corn and chile peppers over medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until the corn is browned in spots and tender and the peppers are blackened on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes, turning several times. At the same time, grill the tomatoes over medium-high heat until lightly marked and tender, 5 to 8 minutes, turning once or twice. Remove the vegetables from the grill and let rest until cool enough to handle.
  • Cut the chicken into ½-inch pieces. Remove the corn kernels from the cobs. Peel and discard the skin from the poblano chiles, remove the seeds, and cut into ¼-inch dice. Remove and discard any loose skin from the jalapeños, and then finely chop. Remove and discard any loose skin from the tomato and cut into ¼-inch dice.
  • In a large saucepan combine the broth, chicken, corn, chile peppers, tomatoes, half of the cilantro, and the oregano. Bring to a simmer on the stove and cook until the flavors come together, about 15 minutes.
  • Place a small handful of tortilla chips into each soup bowl and ladle the soup on top. Serve hot with the remaining cilantro, lime wedges, and sour cream.

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