Mexican Pozole Verde

Essential Ingredients for Mexican Pozole Verde (Green Pozole Soup)

Prep Time: ⏱️ 20 minutes
Cook Time: ⏱️ 40 minutes
Total Time: ⏱️ 1 hour
Serves: 🍴 6

🛒 Ingredients:

• 🐓 Chicken Thighs or Breast: 1.5 lbs (700 g), cooked and shredded
• 🌽 Hominy (cooked): 3 cups (canned or pre-cooked)
• 🌶️ Poblano Peppers: 2, roasted and peeled
• 🥒 Tomatillos: 6, husked and washed
• 🧄 Garlic: 3 cloves
• 🧅 Onion: 1 medium, chopped
• 🌿 Fresh Cilantro: 1 cup, chopped
• 🌿 Fresh Oregano: 1 tsp
• 🥣 Chicken Broth: 6 cups
• 🧂 Salt and Pepper: To taste
• 🍋 Lime: Sliced, for serving

Optional Toppings:

• 🥑 Avocado Slices
• 🌿 Chopped Cilantro
• 🧅 Diced Onion
• 🌮 Crispy Tortilla Strips
• 🌶️ Chili Flakes

🕒 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Verde Sauce (⏱️ 10 min):
   Blend 🌶️ roasted poblano peppers, 🥒 tomatillos, 🧄 garlic, 🧅 onion, and 🌿 cilantro with a cup of 🥣 chicken broth until smooth.
2. Cook the Sauce (⏱️ 10 min):
   Heat a tablespoon of 🫒 olive oil in a large pot. Pour the verde sauce and cook over medium heat until fragrant.
3. Combine Ingredients (⏱️ 10 min):
   Add the remaining 🥣 chicken broth, 🌽 hominy, and 🐓 shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in 🌿 oregano, 🧂 salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Serve:
   Ladle into bowls, and top with your favorite toppings like 🥑 avocado, 🌮 crispy tortilla strips, and 🌶️ chili flakes. Serve with a slice of 🍋 lime for a tangy finish.

Enjoy your comforting Mexican Pozole Verde! 🌽🍵