Chorizo Chicken Soup With Cilantro Lime Corn Meal D

Name: Chorizo Chicken Soup With Cilantro Lime Corn Meal Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: soup; 1 tablespoon oil; 10 ounces chorizo sausage, casings removed; 1 chicken thigh, cooked, deboned, leftover; 1 cup onion, chopped; ½ cup celery, chopped; 8 ounces carrots; 1 poblano pepper, seeded, stemmed and diced; 8 ounces black beans, can; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 3 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons oil; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 14 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes; 6 cups chicken broth; 8 ounces jiffy yellow cornbread mix; 2 teaspoons lime zest; 2 tablespoons milk; ½ cup sour cream; ½ cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped; sour cream, chopped avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Servings: persons

soup
1 tablespoon oil
10 ounces chorizo sausage, casings removed
1 chicken thigh, cooked, deboned, leftover
1 cup onion, chopped
½ cup celery, chopped
8 ounces carrots
1 poblano pepper, seeded, stemmed and diced
8 ounces black beans, can
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon cumin
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons oil
¼ cup all-purpose flour
14 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
6 cups chicken broth
8 ounces jiffy yellow cornbread mix
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons milk
½ cup sour cream
½ cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
sour cream, chopped avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

1
In a large pan, add chorizo and cook 2 to 3 minutes, using back of spoon to break into pieces.
2
Add chicken.
3
Cook 2 minutes.
4
Add onion, celery, carrots, poblano pepper,garlic powder, cumin and salt and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add garlic.
6
Cook 1 minute.
7
Add 2 tablespoons oil.
8
Stir in flour.
9
Cook 1 minute.
10
Add tomatoes and chicken broth.
11
Stir well, scraping bits off bottom of pan.
12
Cover.
13
Bring to a boil for 10 minutes.
14
Uncover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
15
STIR together cornbread mix, lime peel, milk, sour cream and 1/2 cup cilantro in medium bowl.
16
Mixture will be thick.
17
Set aside 10 minutes to ensure liquid is absorbed into cornmeal.
18
Drop by tablespoonfuls into simmering soup.
19
Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until puffed and firm.
20
TO SERVE, spoon a couple dumplings into each bowl and ladle soup around dumplings.
21
Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, avocado and/or a squeeze of lime juice.

1063

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: soup, 1 tablespoon oil, 10 ounces chorizo sausage, casings removed, 1 chicken thigh, cooked, deboned, leftover, and more.

Yes, Chorizo Chicken Soup With Cilantro Lime Corn Meal Dumplings falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chorizo Chicken Soup With Cilantro Lime Corn Meal Dumplings

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