**Pozole Soup: A Mexican Delight**
Pozole soup is a traditional Mexican dish that combines a flavorful broth with hominy, tender meat, and a symphony of spices. Originating from pre-Hispanic times, this ancient soup has become a symbol of Mexican gastronomy and holds a significant place in the country's culinary heritage. There are many variations of pozole soup, each region boasting its unique version. Some popular variations include the red pozole, made with a rich, guajillo-based broth, the white pozole, known for its creamy, tomatillo-infused broth, and the green pozole, featuring a vibrant, green broth made from roasted tomatillos and poblano peppers. No matter the variation, pozole soup is a delightful and comforting dish, perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a hearty meal. Explore our collection of pozole soup recipes and embark on a culinary journey through the diverse flavors of Mexico.
POSOLE (MEXICAN SOUP WITH PORK AND HOMINY)
This recipe was taught to me by my friend Mary, who was raised in Mexico, when she learned that I didn't like Menudo. She adds a whole jalepeno to the recipe, but that's to hot for me. The prep and cook time doesn't include cook time for the pork.
Provided by Dustbunni
Categories Grains
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pan.
- Saute onions in lard or bacon drippings until clear.
- Add garlic and spices and cook another two minutes.
- Add meat, green chili, rinsed hominy and beans.
- The beans are not traditional but we like them.
- Cook another two minutes.
- Pour stock over all.
- Add salt to taste.
- Simmer, covered, about 1hour.
- Pass cilantro and lime wedges for those who like a pinch of cilantro and a squeeze of lime over their soup.
- I serve this with large corn chips and cold melon.
CHICKEN POSOLE VERDE SOUP
One of my favorite casual restaurants in Las Vegas is Chino Latino in the Cosmopolitan Hotel. They have the best Chicken Posole Verde that I tried to duplicate at home. Serve garnished with cilantro, avocado, and lime wedges.
Provided by Valerie
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 5h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker; cook on Low until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Shred chicken in a large pot; add cumin, black pepper, adobo seasoning, and lime juice and mix well.
- Place tomatillos and serrano peppers in a clear microwave-safe bag. Seal bag and pierce a few times with a knife to vent. Microwave until soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Put softened tomatillos, serrano peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, and salt in a blender and blend until salsa verde is smooth.
- Mix chicken stock and hominy with shredded chicken in the large pot. Add half of the salsa verde to the shredded chicken.
- Simmer over medium heat until flavors are well-mixed, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1230.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
POSOLE SOUP
Authentic Posole is made with the pig's head; the ears are the delicacy. This simple recipe uses more 'acceptable' ingredients.
Provided by Bryan B
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 2h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot over high heat, combine the pork, salt and water to cover. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low. Allow to simmer for two hours, skimming foam as necessary.
- Remove from heat and take the bones out of the stock. Cool and de-fat the stock. Remove pork from bones and return meat to stock. Add the hominy and chili powder and simmer over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Serve by placing soup in bowls. Each diner then adds their own cabbage, radishes, onion and lime juice to taste. Eat by dipping spoon deep down to bottom of bowl, lifting to bring up the meat, hominy, soup and layered vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 142.9 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 50.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1686.4 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
ZIPPY POSOLE (POZOLE) SOUP
This is a flavorful, somewhat spicy version of New Mexican pozole soup made with readily available ingredients. A variety of peppers can be substituted to make it more or less spicy, according to your own tastes. We typically serve it with the listed garnishes, tearing the cilantro leaves from the stems right at the table (much like basil leaves and Vietnamese pho). The Greek yogurt is a healthier choice to sour cream, although sour cream would also be very tasty! Great fall and winter fare, served with warm tortillas or tortilla chips. (Leftovers are wonderful, but good luck with that!)
Provided by MagnetGuy
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 2h18m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add pork, chicken, Hatch chile peppers, onion, jalapeno peppers, and garlic. Saute, turning meat, until lightly brown, about 8 minutes.
- Pour 2 cups stock into pot; add enough water to cover meat by 3/4 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. Remove pork and chicken and place on a plate; let cool until safe to handle. Remove garlic cloves, mash, and add back to soup.
- Shred pork and chicken into small chunks. Add salsa to the pot. Let soup simmer for 15 to 30 minutes more.
- Place hominy, shredded meat, remaining 4 cups stock, New Mexico chile powder, coriander, salt, and pepper into the pot of soup. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, at least 30 minutes.
- Serve with cabbage, yogurt, cilantro, and radishes to garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 52.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1033.2 mg, Sugar 7 g
CHICKEN POSOLE SOUP
Posole is a thick Mexican soup eaten at lunch or dinner that's almost stew like, with hominy, garlic, and chiles. Instead of the traditional pork, we substituted chicken. Poaching whole chicken thighs results in a deeply flavored soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, turning once, until golden, 6 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and cilantro stems; cook 1 minute. Add tomato paste, oregano, cabbage, broth, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook at a bare simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken. Discard skin and bones, shred meat, and stir into soup with hominy. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt; serve with tortilla chips, lime wedges, and cilantro leaves.
PORK POSOLE (A MEXICAN PORK AND HOMINY SOUP)
Posole is a rich and flavorful pork and hominy soup that has a mild chile broth. I decided to make it today, and wound up with one of the best soups I have ever made! The cooking is simple, yet it is packed with rich flavors that are not spicy at all. My (lucky) friend Chris showed up just as it was done, so of course I had to...
Provided by Michelle Tow
Categories Other Soups
Time 3h5m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. Pork and broth: put pork chops in a large pan and cover with water. toss in the onion, celery, garlic, boulion cubes, oregano and bay leaves and simmer for a few hours until they are tender enough to pull off the bone. remove the chops and cool on a plate. While the chops cool, pour the broth through a mesh strainer to remove and discard all the pieces of onion, celery and bay leaves, then return broth to the same pot. Remove the pork from the bones when cool and shred the meat by hand, returning to the pot. Drain and add 2 30 oz cans of hominy to the pot. Place on a low simmer.
- 2. Chile Sauce: Guajillo chiles are NOT spicy at all, but bring a wonderful and earthy flavor to this soup when added in this way. To make this sauce, bring garlic, 1 tsp salt, and the whole bag of chiles to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for about an hour. If the water boils down too much, add more water as necessary to keep the peppers covered. then turn off the heat to cool a little. When slightly cooled, put the peppers, garlic and about half of the sauce in a food processor and puree. After you add the pork back to the pork broth, put a strainer over the pot and pour the pureed chile mix into the strainer and push it through with a rubber spatula. You are removing the bits of skin and seeds that remain, and the puree of chile will drop through into the soup. If there is additional liquid from the boiled chiles pour this through as well so that the flavors are not lost ... this is filled with wonderful flavor that should not be lost!
- 3. after the chile sauce is added, simmer the soup for about a half hour. 5 minutes before serving, add a tablespoon of lemon or lime juice to the pot, taste for seasoning and add salt if necessary.
- 4. Spoon into a bowl and serve. Put the toppings in bowls/plates on the table, and let your guests use the toppings as they please.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your posole soup. Look for ripe tomatoes, sweet corn, and tender hominy.
- Don't overcook the hominy: Hominy is a type of dried corn that is used to make posole soup. It should be cooked until it is tender, but not mushy. Overcooking the hominy will make it tough and chewy.
- Season the soup to taste: Posole soup should have a well-balanced flavor, with a good balance of spice, sourness, and salt. Add seasonings to taste until the soup reaches your desired flavor profile.
- Garnish the soup with your favorite toppings: Posole soup is often served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded chicken, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges. You can also add other toppings, such as sour cream, cheese, or salsa.
Conclusion:
Posole soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken or pork, and it can also be made with a variety of vegetables. Whether you are looking for a hearty meal or a light and refreshing soup, posole is a great choice. So next time you are looking for a new soup recipe to try, give posole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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