๐ต Enchanted Green Chile
Total Time: ~60 minutes Yield: 6-8 Servings
๐งพ Ingredients
Soup Base
1 lb pork shoulder or pork stew meat, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2โ3 cups roasted Hatch green chile, peeled & chopped (hot or mildโyour call)
3 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
1 tsp ground cumin
ยฝ tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
6 cups chicken or pork broth
Optional: splash of milk or cream at the end for richness
๐ฟ Infusion (Choose One)
RSO or Distillate (dose to your preferenceโsee dosing note below)
2 tbsp butter or olive oil (used as the infusion carrier)
๐ฅ Instructions
1. Build the Flavor
In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add pork and brown on all sides (donโt rush thisโthis is flavor).
2. Aromatics
Add onion and sautรฉ until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Chile Time
Add chopped green chile, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir and let everything bloom for 1โ2 minutes.
4. Simmer
Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30โ40 minutes, until potatoes are tender and pork is soft.
๐ฟ Infusion Step (Important!)
5. Infuse Safely
In a small saucepan on very low heat, melt butter or warm olive oil.
Stir in your RSO or distillate until fully dissolved.
โ ๏ธ Do NOT boilโhigh heat can degrade cannabinoids.
Remove soup from heat and stir in the infused butter/oil thoroughly.
๐ฎ Serving Suggestions
Top with warm flour tortillas or sopapillas
Add shredded cheese or a dollop of sour cream
Finish with chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime