Pozole Verde
Pozole Verde is a traditional Mexican soup rich in flavors, featuring tender chicken, hominy, and a vibrant green broth enriched with tomatillos and herbs. It’s hearty, comforting, and packed with delicious flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 320cal
Carbohydrate: 30g
Protein: 26g
Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg
Difficulty Level: easy
30 min Prep
1 hr 30 min Cook
2 hr Total
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
- 8 cups water
- 1 large onion, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro, stems removed
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 avocado, sliced, for garnish
- 1 cup shredded lettuce, for garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
- 29 ounces canned hominy, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken thighs, water, onion halves, 2 garlic cloves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
- While the chicken is cooking, place the remaining 2 garlic cloves, tomatillos, jalapeños, and cilantro in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the vegetable oil. Add the tomatillo mixture and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Once chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat, discarding the bones and skin.
- Strain the broth to remove solids and return it to the pot. Add the shredded chicken, hominy, and cooked tomatillo sauce to the pot. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve the pozole verde hot, garnished with radishes, avocado, shredded lettuce and lime wedges on the side.
- Tip: If you prefer a spicier soup, leave the seeds in the jalapeños or add more according to your taste.
