This latin soup is one of my favorites and will warm and soothe everyone in the house! Smarts: Chile verde is normally made with pork shoulder but that's not a cut of meat that gets tender quickly so we swap out with some shortcut rotisserie chicken instead.
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- 3
, husked and chopped
Rotisserie chicken
- 1/2
, shredded
Cooking oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp
Red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp
Cumin
- 2 tsp
Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp
Coriander
- 1/2 tsp
Salt
- 1/2 tsp
Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp
Chicken stock
- 4 cups
Avocados
- 1
, cubed
Radishes
- 4
, sliced
Hot sauce (opt)
- to taste
Limes
- 1/2
, wedges
Prep
Garlic / Onions / Jalapenos / Poblanos / Tomatillos - Prep as directed. Tomatillos can be sticky after husks are removed - that’s normal, just give them a rinse. Feel free to store everything together. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead).
Rotisserie chicken - Shred. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
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Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil and then garlic, onions, jalapenos, poblanos, and tomatillos mixture. Saute for ~2 minutes, until slightly softened.
Stir in red wine vinegar, cumin, oregano, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Saute for another 2 to 3 minutes until the flavors really start to build.
Add stock and chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer covered for 16 to 20 minutes.
Season soup to taste with salt, pepper, any more spices, and / or hot sauce. Divide soup into bowls and garnish with avocado and radishes. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy hot!