Pozole Verde
Pozole Verde is a vibrant Mexican soup that perfectly blends tender chicken with a zesty green broth made from fresh tomatillos and herbs. This comforting dish is ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, bringing warmth and flavor to your table. Each bowl, topped with crunchy radishes and a splash of fresh lime, promises an explosion of taste that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 thighs)
- 1.5 cups diced fresh tomatillos (approximately 6 tomatillos)
- 1 cup diced medium yellow onion (about 1 onion)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green chiles (canned or fresh)
- 15 oz can hominy
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- In a large pot, cover chicken thighs with water, bring to a gentle boil, and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, blend tomatillos, onion, garlic, cilantro, and green chiles until smooth.
- Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the pot along with the blended sauce and hominy.
- Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes to meld flavors. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve hot with toppings like cilantro, radishes, shredded cabbage, and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://www.mealura.com/pozole-verde/