Pozole Verde de Pollo: The Best Comfort Food You Can Make
Pozole Verde de Pollo is a comforting and flavorful soup that is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken, cut into pieces
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the chicken broth over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.
- Add the chopped tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeños to the pot. Stir well.
- Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 30 minutes until flavors meld together.
- Add the hominy and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Stir in fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less jalapeños.
- Serve with avocado, radishes, and lime wedges for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg