green chile and chicken soup

Name: Green Chile and Chicken Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 gallon(s) water; 1 - whole chicken or 3lbs chicken breasts; 1 1/2 can(s) 42 oz las palmas green chile enchilada sauce; 1 can(s) 6lbs 9oz mexican style hominy; 2 tablespoon(s) chicken bouillon; 3 bunch(es) gr. onions, chopped; 2 bunch(es) cilantro, fresh, 1 chopped; 1 medium green cabbage, shredded; 1 small red cabbage, shredded; 1 - lemon; 2 pinch(es) salt; 2 can(s) 3.8 oz sliced olives; 2 cup(s) medium cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 - dollop sour cream or greek yorgurt

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Linda Heitzelman

Upland, CA

Updated on Jul 26, 2014

SUPER EASY AND CRAZY DELICIOUS! Bet prepared to make a large pot full, you will need it!

Rate

prep time 30 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Stove Top

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 gallons water
1 - whole chicken or 3lbs chicken breasts
1 1/2 cans 42 oz las palmas green chile enchilada sauce
1 can 6lbs 9oz mexican style hominy
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
3 bunches gr. onions, chopped
2 bunches cilantro, fresh, 1 chopped
1 medium green cabbage, shredded
1 small red cabbage, shredded
1 - lemon
2 pinches salt
2 cans 3.8 oz sliced olives
2 cups medium cheddar cheese, shredded
1 - dollop sour cream or greek yorgurt

How To Make green chile and chicken soup

Step 1

In a large stalk pot fill with water add chicken, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 bunch gr. onion and bouillon. Bring to a boil, lower heat to med. Cook for 45 minutes.

Step 2

While that's cooking,open your can of olives, chop remaining cilantro, onions, shred cheese and cabbages. Separate for toppings, EXCEPT your cabbages! Combine together in a large bowl your red and green cabbage. Squeeze 1 lemon and 2 pinches of salt over them and mix.
Step 3

Remove chicken from pot, set aside to cool so you can cut up breasts or bone your whole chicken. Skim grease off top.
Step 4

Put chicken back into the broth, add green chile sauce,and hominy (drained and rinsed) Bring to a boil and now it's DONE!
Step 5

Scoop desired amount of soup into individual bowls, add any or ALL garnishes. Spice it up with your favorite hot sauce and slap on a dollop! ENJOY! *ALL GARNISHES ARE OPTIONAL! TASTES GREAT FRESH OUT OF THE POT!
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