Cilantro Lime Corn Meal Dumplings In Chorizo Chicke

Name: Cilantro Lime Corn Meal Dumplings In Chorizo Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup; 1 tablespoon oil; 3/4 lb fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed; 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 1 cup sliced carrot; 1 poblano pepper, seeded, stemmed and diced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes or (14 1/2 ounce) can regular diced tomatoes; 6 cups low sodium chicken broth; Dumplings; 1 (6 1/2 ounce) package Martha White yellow cornbread mix; 2 teaspoons grated lime peel; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped; Garnishes; sour cream, chopped avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Servings: persons

Soup
1 tablespoon oil
3/4 lb fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced carrot
1 poblano pepper, seeded, stemmed and diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes or (14 1/2 ounce) can regular diced tomatoes
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
Dumplings
1 (6 1/2 ounce) package Martha White yellow cornbread mix
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
Garnishes
sour cream, chopped avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

1
HEAT 1 tablespoon oil in cast iron 5-quart fryer, over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook 2 to 3 minutes, using back of spoon to break into pieces. Add chicken. Cook 2 minutes. Add onion, celery, carrots, poblano pepper and salt and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic. Cook 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir well, scraping bits off bottom of pan. Cover. Bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
2
STIR together cornbread mix, lime peel, milk, sour cream and 1/2 cup cilantro in medium bowl. Mixture will be thick. Set aside 10 minutes to ensure liquid is absorbed into cornmeal. Drop by tablespoonfuls into simmering soup. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until puffed and firm.
3
TO SERVE, spoon a couple dumplings into each bowl and ladle soup around dumplings. Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, avocado and/or a squeeze of lime juice.

1020

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

143

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soup, 1 tablespoon oil, 3/4 lb fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed, 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Lime Corn Meal Dumplings In Chorizo Chicken Soup 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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Cilantro Lime Corn Meal Dumplings In Chorizo Chicken Soup

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