Easy Weeknight Posole
Easy Weeknight Posole has a warm flavorful broth perfectly seasoned with an earthy chili base, onions, garlic and aromatic spices.
Servings 4
Calories 383kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small onion julienne
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- olive oil
- 2 cups cooked pulled pork or chicken
- 1 cup Homemade Mexican adobo sauce Mexican Adobo Sauce
- 4 cups good quality chicken broth
- 1-25 ounce can hominy drained and rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon mexican oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Toppings:
- chopped cabbage
- fresh cilantro torn
- cojita cheese crumbled (or your favorite cheese)
- crunchy tortilla strips or crumbled tortilla chips
- fresh lime wedges
Instructions
In a pan, over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until tender and translucent. do not brown. Add cooked pork/chicken and adobo sauce, cook about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth, hominy and seasonings, stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring as needed.
Ladle soup into bowls. Top with cabbage, cilantro, cheese and tortilla strips. Squeeze with fresh lime wedge.
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 13298mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 4mg