A nourishing soup made with hominy and meat, posole is prepared in a number of ways throughout Mexico. Dried guajillo chiles give this dish a bright red color and mild heat that works wonders with smoked pork. For a refreshing crunch, garnish with diced onions, sliced radishes and cilantro.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 dried guajillo chile peppers, stemmed and seeded
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 10-ounce bone-in smoked pork chops, diced (bones reserved)
- 1 white onion, diced, plus more for topping
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 15-ounce cans white hominy, drained and rinsed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Sliced radishes and fresh cilantro, for topping
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over high heat until very hot, about 1 minute. Add the chiles and cook, pressing them down with a spatula, until browned in spots, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup chicken broth and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Add the pork chop bones and cook, turning, until lightly browned on both sides, about 2 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and bay leaf and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the oregano and cumin and cook 30 seconds. Add the remaining 3 cups chicken broth and the hominy. Cover and bring to a simmer.
- Puree the chile-broth mixture in a blender until smooth; add to the pot. Continue to simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Discard the pork bones and bay leaf. Add the diced pork and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Top each serving with diced onion, sliced radishes and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 470 |
| Total Fat | 26 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 7 grams |
| Cholesterol | 45 milligrams |
| Sodium | 1368 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 32 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 grams |
| Protein | 24 grams |
| Sugar | 4 grams |
Reviews
I can’t begin to express how awesome this soup is. I will definitely be making it again. Super delicious with cornbread on the side!