Chicken, Chile, and Corn Tortilla Soup

By á-10254

Ingredients

• Rub
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 ears fresh corn, shucked
• 2 large poblano chile peppers
• 2 large jalapeño chile peppers
• 2 large plum tomatoes, each cut lengthwise in half
• 2 quarts high-quality low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• Thick-cut tortilla chips
• 2 limes, cut into wedges
• Sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

Serves: 4 to 6 // Prep time: 30 minutes | Grilling time: 14 to 19 minutes



In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients. Lightly coat the chicken
thighs on both sides with oil and season evenly with the rub.
Prepare the grill for direct and indirect cooking over medium-high heat
(400° to 500°F).
Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the chicken over direct
medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until browned but not fully cooked,
about 4 minutes, turning once. Remove from the grill and let rest until
cool enough to handle.
Grill the corn and chile peppers over direct medium-high heat, with the
lid closed, until the corn is golden and the peppers are blackened on all
sides, 10 to 15 minutes, turning several times. At the same time, grill the
tomatoes over direct medium-high heat until lightly marked and tender, 5 to
8 minutes, turning once or twice. Remove the vegetables from the grill and
let rest until cool enough to handle.
Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. Remove the corn kernels from the
cobs. Peel and discard the skin from the poblano chiles, remove the seeds,
and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Remove and discard any loose skin from the
jalapeños, and then finely chop. Remove and discard any loose skin from the
tomato and cut into 1/4-inch dice.
In a large saucepan combine the broth, chicken, corn, chile peppers,
tomatoes, half of the cilantro, and the oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook
until the flavors come together, about 15 minutes.
Place a small handful of tortilla chips into each soup bowl and ladle
the soup on top. Serve hot with the remaining cilantro, lime wedges, and
sour cream.