Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo (seeded and diced to taste)
  • 16 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 8 cups clear chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 sprig epazote or 1 sprig cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • salt & pepper
  • GARNISH
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 5 ounces grated cheddar cheese
  • 6 ounces cubed cooked boneless chicken
  • 3 fried corn tortillas, cut in strips
  • 10 ounces fresh corn (optional)
  • 3 ounces black olives (optional)

Method

  • Heat corn oil in a large pot, saute diced onion lightly.
  • Add minced garlic, chipotle peppers, tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook until mixture is reduced.
  • Add chicken stock, bay leaf, epazote, cumin, salt and pepper. Simmer slowly 30 minutes. Add optional corn to warm.
  • Garnish each serving with a little avocado, cheese, chicken tortilla strips,olives and lime slices.