Description
Pozole Verde is a delicious green hominy soup made with chicken and flavorful herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups hominy, drained
- 1 cup tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken thighs and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- Add tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, and cumin to the pot. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Add hominy and shredded chicken back to the pot. Stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- Use fresh tomatillos for best flavor.
- Adjust spice level by varying the amount of jalapeño.
- Top with radishes, avocado, or lime for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pozole Verde, Green Hominy Soup, Chicken Soup, Mexican Soup