Pozole Soup
Pozole (pronounced po-ZOH-lay) is a traditional Mexican soup that includes hominy. This one calls for ground meat, but you can add canned or roasted meat instead.
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Serves8 (1 cup each)
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Ingredients
- 1 pound beef, ground, 90% lean (or ground turkey, chicken or pork) See Recipe Tips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups water (or low sodium broth)
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, low sodium (or stewed tomatoes)
- 1 14.5-ounce can hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Directions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Saute beef 5-7 minutes until browned. Add onions and garlic and cook another 3-5 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, and water. Cover the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Add tomatoes and hominy and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Top each serving with cilantro.
Recipe Tips
You can use drained canned chicken or pork, instead of ground meat.
Make this a vegetarian meal by swapping out the meat for a can of pinto or white beans, drained and rinsed.
Pozole is traditionally topped with cabbage, avocado, radish, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition Facts
Pozole Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 cup eachg)
Calories 223
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
18%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 50mg
17%
Sodium 365mg
15%
Potassium 349mg
10%
Total Carbohydrates 11g
4%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 3g
Protein 17g
34%
Vitamin A
6%
Vitamin C
13%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
4%
Iron
13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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