Description
Pozole Verde is a traditional Mexican hominy soup made with tender chicken and a vibrant green sauce of tomatillos, chiles, and fresh herbs, served with crisp toppings for a delicious, hearty meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, diced avocado, chopped onions, lime wedges, tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large pot, add chicken thighs and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred the meat, and set aside. Strain the broth if needed.
- Meanwhile, in a blender, combine tomatillos, poblano peppers, jalapeños, cilantro, parsley, onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the green sauce and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot with the strained broth. Add hominy and the cooked green sauce. Stir in oregano and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, diced avocado, chopped onions, lime wedges, and tortilla chips as desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Adjust the heat by adding or removing jalapeños.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Serve with warm corn tortillas if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg