Chili's® Inspired Southwest Chicken Soup | Cooking Professionally

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless
• salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 cup white onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 cup white hominy
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn
• 4 ounces green chilies, diced
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon cilantro
• ***For the optional garnishes:***
• corn tortilla strips, fried
• cheese, of your choice, shredded