Ingredients

  • 1 large yellow or white onion chopped
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 1 Poblano pepper chopped
  • 5 corn tortillas cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup frozen corn
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz. can
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or veg oil
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 6 chicken tenders
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil or veg oil

Method

  • For the chicken tenders, add all ingredients under chicken ingredients to a zip lock bag and marinade for 20 min minimum.
  • Saute chicken in sautee pan on medium high heat.
  • No need to add oil, there is plenty in the marinade.
  • About 4 min the first side and about 3 min the second until golden brown.
  • Let rest for a couple minutes before slicing and dicing to serve over soup as the topping.
  • For the soup....Sautee in oil carrots, Poblano and onion on medium high heat about 7 to 10 minutes til translucent.
  • When translucent/golden add garlic, stir and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add tomatoe paste and stir until incorporated into veggies.
  • Add salt, pepper and cumin.
  • Stir.
  • Add cilantro, chicken stock, diced tomatoes, corn and tortillas.
  • Stir and turn to low medium heat.
  • Cook for 20 min.
  • Turn off stove, using a hand blender, blend until desired consistency.
  • I do it half way so there is texture.
  • If you choose a creamier and smoother texture then keep going.
  • You can also use a stand blender mixing in batches.
  • You can choose to top with these ingredients....sour cream, avocado, chopped cilantro, lime or shredded cheese and of course your chicken!
  • You can even garnish with tortilla chips....soooo good!