Ingredients

  • 12 lb butter
  • 34 cup flour
  • 12 bunch celery (coarsely chopped)
  • 2 large onions (coarsely chopped)
  • 2 cups mild green chilies (diced)
  • 6 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 12 gallon chicken stock (preferably homemade, heated)
  • 2 cups grilled chicken (cubed)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon white pepper
  • 12 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 34 cup sour cream
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 14 teaspoon white pepper
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 scallions (chopped)

Method

  • In a large stockpot, saute all vegetables in the butter for about 10 minutes or until wilted.
  • Add flour to make a roux, and then add hot chicken stock and remaining ingredients, except for last 6.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • For cilantro cream: Put all ingredients in a blender except for chopped scallions and blend until smooth.
  • Put cream in a squeeze bottle or a baggie with one corner snipped off.
  • Put soup in individual serving bowls.
  • Garnish with cilantro cream and chopped scallions.