Description
Chicken Pozole Verde is a traditional Mexican soup made with hominy, chicken, and a flavorful green sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (29 oz) hominy, drained
- 1 lb tomatillos, husked
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Boil chicken in broth and water until cooked (about 25 minutes). Remove and shred.
- Blend tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin until smooth.
- Simmer sauce in a pot for 10 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken and hominy. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with toppings like radishes, cabbage, and lime.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeños for desired spiciness.
- Use fresh tomatillos for best flavor.
- Leftovers taste better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
