Description
A traditional Mexican soup made with green hominy and chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups hominy, rinsed
- 1 cup tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add tomatillos, jalapeño, and cilantro, cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add hominy and shredded chicken, simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with additional cilantro and lime if desired.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the jalapeño quantity.
- Serve with tortilla chips for added crunch.
- Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Pozole Verde, Green Hominy Soup, Chicken Soup, Mexican Soup