Ingredients

The following ingredients have 11 Servings
  • 1 can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 poblano pepper (seeded and finely chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (seeded and finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 6 small red potatoes (peeled and diced small)
  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese (shredded (about 1 cup))
  • 4 ounces Cheddar cheese (shredded (about 1 cup))
  • 2 cups diced (cooked chicken)
  • 30 ounces canned sweet corn, drained
  • 15 ounces canned cream-style corn
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • Juice from 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Chopped cilantro (to garnish (optional))

Instruction

  • Remove one chile from the can of chiles and mince it. Remove 1 teaspoon of the adobo sauce and set it aside to be used later. You can save the remaining chiles and sauce for another use.
  • Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add the poblano pepper, red bell pepper, the chile from the can, cumin, thyme and oregano, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the peppers become soft. Add the garlic, stir and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon and cook for 1 minute, or until there is no longer any visible raw flour. Slowly stir in the milk and chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan as you stir.
  • Add the potatoes, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a knife.
  • Add the shredded cheeses a handful at a time, stirring after each addition until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Finally, stir in the chicken, both cans of corn, the tortilla chips, lime juice and the reserved 1 teaspoon of adobo sauce. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the soup is completely heated through. Serve immediately.