Hominy adds mild corn flavor, while poblanos provide smokiness in this chicken tortilla soup recipe.

Spices like cumin, coriander and smoked paprika bring a bold flavor that’s balanced by fresh lime juice.

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Photo:Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Place tortillas on a cutting board.

Brush 1 tablespoon oil over both sides of each tortilla; slice into 1/4-inch strips.

Arrange the strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

overhead view of cooked peppers and onions in pot with the rest of the ingredients in various bowls

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Bake, stirring halfway, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add chicken; cook, flipping once, until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.

overhead view of sliced corn tortillas, a small bowl with oil, and whole corn tortillas

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Transfer to a plate; shred and set aside.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat.

Stir in onion and poblano; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes.

cooked chicken pieces on a plate with two forks shredding them

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is slightly reduced, 10 to 12 minutes.

Stir in lime juice.

Sprinkle with the reserved tortilla strips.

Chicken Tortilla Soup in pot

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Serve with cilantro, yogurt, pickled jalapenos and/or lime wedges, if desired.

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