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Chicken Posole

A hearty and flavorful Mexican soup made with chicken, hominy, and a rich broth.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 large Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 cans Hominy drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
  • 1 Lime cut into wedges for serving
  • ½ cup Cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 1 Avocado sliced, for garnish
  • 1 cup Radishes sliced, for garnish

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the chicken thighs, chicken broth, hominy, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. 5. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
  6. 6. Serve the posole hot, garnished with lime wedges, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, and sliced radishes.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken Posole, Hearty Soup, Mexican Soup
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