Chicken Pozole Soup

Pozole is a delicious side dish that can be served with several toppings. It can be eaten by itself, or it can be served with shredded cabbage, sliced radish, or chopped onions.

Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped

3 large carrots, chopped

3 celery stalks, chopped

1/2 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 1/2 cups hominy (2 - 15 ounce cans)

1 can chicken (about 12 ounces)

4 cups water

1 teaspoon cayenne or jalapeño chilies, seeds removed and finely chopped (optional)

1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

1/2 teaspoon oregano (optional)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

In a medium-sized pot, brown onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in vegetable oil over medium heat for 10 minutes.

Add hominy, chicken, and water. If using cayenne pepper, jalapeño chilies, chili powder, or oregano, add that, too. Mix well.

Bring pot to a boil. Lower heat and cook for about 10 minutes.

Add salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Nutrition:

Calories: 224; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 38mg; Sodium: 440mg; Total Carbohydrates: 22g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugars: 3g; Protein: 15g

Ines Beltran

Family & Consumer Sciences Agent UGA Gwinnett Extension Office