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Pozole Verde

This chicken Pozole Verde recipe is a hearty Mexican stew packed with flavor from the mild green chile broth, shredded chicken, and hominy.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 341 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 6-8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs*
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 onion , quartered
  • 5 cloves garlic , whole, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 poblano peppers
  • 2 Serrano peppers
  • 1-2 fresh jalapeño peppers , (optional, for extra heat)
  • 1 pound tomatillos , husked and halved
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ of an onion , chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 30 oz can hominy , drained
  • 1-2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Toppings:
  • 1 heaping cup thinly shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup white onion , diced
  • 4 radishes , thinly sliced
  • 1 large avocado peeled, seed removed, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • tortilla chips
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions

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  1. Cook chicken: Add chicken to a large stock pot and cover with broth. Add bay leaves, quartered onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook partially covered until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to discard onion, garlic and bay leaves, leaving the broth in the pot.
  2. Transfer chicken to a plate. Shred the chicken meat, removing and discarding the skin and bones.
  3. Roast Peppers: Lightly spray a jelly roll pan with cooking oil. Wash all of the peppers and cut them in half from stem to end. Remove steam, veins and seeds. (Leave some of the veins and seeds if you want the soup spicier). Place the peppers on a baking sheet cut side down. Broil for about 7-10 minutes or until the skin is charred. Immediately place peppers in a plastic bag and tie the bag. Allow them to steam for 5-10 minutes, and then peel off their outer layer of skin (It should come off easily).
  4. Blend: Add the peppers, cilantro and tomatillos to the blender. Add 3 fresh garlic cloves and ½ cup chopped onion. Ladle in about 1/2 cup of the broth from the chicken and blend until smooth. Add blended sauce to the pot with the broth.
  5. Add hominy, cooked chicken, oregano, cumin, and season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 5-10 more minutes.
  6. Serve: ladle soup into bowls and top with a handful of thinly shredded cabbage, radishes, a lime wedge, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Chicken: you may substitute chicken breasts, but thighs are more flavorful and wont dry out as easily.
  • Make Ahead Instructions: The soup tastes great made 2-3 days ahead of time. Add toppings just before serving.
  • Freezing Instructions: Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight in the fridge and rewarm on the stove or in the slow cooker.

Nutrition Information

Calories 341kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 1376mg (57%) Potassium 854mg (24%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 296IU (6%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341

% Daily Value*

Calories 341kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 1376mg 57%
Potassium 854mg 18%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 296IU 6%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.