40 ounce equal quantity of beans white such as cannellini or great northern canned
2 large onions cut into medium dice
4 teaspoons oregano dried
16 servings cup heavy whipping cream sour
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
Equipment
bowl
ladle
Directions
Bring skin and bones, chicken broth and 1 quart of water to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 30 minutes. Strain and discard skin and bones.
Heat oil over medium-low heat in a soup kettle.
Add cumin, oregano and cayenne and cook until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add onion; increase heat to medium; saute until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and chiles.
Add 4 cups hominy and all but 1 cup of the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes.
Process remaining 2 cups hominy and 1 cup broth until silky smooth; add to soup. Stir garlic and corn into soup. Simmer for a minute or so longer, then cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream, cilantro or scallions. Pass separately the lime wedges and green hot pepper sauce.