Pozole

Pozole is a traditional Mexican soup, enjoyed during holidays or any time for its comforting, slightly spicy, and smoky flavor.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 5

Total Time 1 20

Course Soup

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 333 kcal

4 dried guajillo or pasilla chiles
4 dried ancho chiles
2 tablespoons canola oil divided
1.5 cups boiling water
2 pounds boneless pork cut into 1-inch cubes
0.5 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves minced
3 cups chicken broth
2 cans (29 ounces each) hominy rinsed and drained
1.5 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon salt
Optional toppings Lime wedges, sliced radishes, diced avocado, and sliced red onion

In a Dutch oven, saute chiles in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until heated through, 1-2 minutes, pressing with a spatula (do not brown). Using a slotted spoon, transfer chiles to a bowl; add the boiling water. Soak until softened, about 20 minutes. Remove stems and seeds, reserving water.
In the Dutch oven, brown pork in remaining 1 tablespoon oil in batches, sauteing onion and garlic with the last batch of pork. Return all pork to pan and add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 30 minutes.
Transfer chiles and soaking liquid to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Strain through a fine strainer, reserving pulp and discarding skins. Add pulp to pork mixture. Stir in hominy, oregano and salt. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with optional toppings as desired.

This spicy stewlike soup is traditionally served in New Mexico at holiday time to celebrate life's blessings, but it's good any time of year.

Serving: 1.25cupsCalories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 27gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1588mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1g

Keyword Comfort Food, holiday soup, Mexican soup, Pozole, soup, traditional recipe

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