Poblano And Smoked Chicken Chowder With Hominy

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound onionsgt
3 poblano chilesgt
1 tablespoon garlic slivered
2 tomatillos husked
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 tsp cumin seed
2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 c tomatoes
6 c rich chicken stock
2 c fruity wine see note
1/2 lb smoked chicken
3/4 hominy
1 kosher salt

Instructions

In a saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onions, poblanos, and garlic. Saute until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatillos, fennel seed, cumin seed, oregano, cinnamon, tomatoes, stock, and wine. Simmer gently for 15 minutes. Add the smoked chicken and hominy. Simmer to heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped cilantro, diced avocado, and lime juice just before serving.