Chicken Pozole Verde

Blacken the poblano peppers by either grilling them or directly placing on a gas burner until all sides of the pepper's skin is black. Then place them in a concealed plastic bag to allow the skin to steam off. Set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large stock pot add chicken, water to cover the chicken, bay leaves, 1 whole onion and chicken bouillon. Bring to boil, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 25 minutes, until chicken can be easily shredded. Remove the chicken and set aside to let cool. Add all the drained homily but 1 cup into the stock. Simmer for 30 minutes on low heat.

Meanwhile, peel the the skin from the blackened peppers and remove the seeds and stems.

In a blender, puree cilantro, blackened poblano peppers, roasted vegetables with their juices and 1 cup of hominy. This will have to happen in shifts. If liquid is needed, add broth from the stock pot.

Add the puree to the stock pot. Add cumin and oregano. Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

Shred chicken to bite size, add to soup and remove from heat.

Remove the bay leaves and serve with your choice of toppings.