Chicken Pozole Verde Soup for a Cozy Homemade Delight
Enjoy a warm and comforting bowl of Chicken Pozole Verde Soup, a traditional Mexican dish perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups hominy
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 poblano peppers, roasted and chopped
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Radishes for garnish
- Avocado for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs and sear until browned.
- Stir in the roasted poblano and jalapeño peppers, cumin, and oregano.
- Add hominy and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, sliced radishes, and avocado.
Notes
- For extra flavor, simmer with a bone-in chicken for richer broth.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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