Best 2 Chicken Posole Soup Recipes

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Comforting and flavorful, chicken posole soup is a traditional Mexican dish often enjoyed as a hearty and filling meal. This versatile soup features tender chicken, hominy, and a rich broth infused with the aromatic flavors of Mexican spices and vegetables. With variations in ingredients and preparation methods, chicken posole soup can be tailored to personal preferences and dietary needs, making it a dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and culinary backgrounds.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN POSOLE VERDE SOUP



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One of my favorite casual restaurants in Las Vegas is Chino Latino in the Cosmopolitan Hotel. They have the best Chicken Posole Verde that I tried to duplicate at home. Serve garnished with cilantro, avocado, and lime wedges.

Provided by Valerie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
½ lime, juiced
6 tomatillos, husked and chopped, or to taste
3 serrano chiles, stemmed, or to taste
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled, or to taste
1 bunch cilantro
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
1 (15.5 ounce) can white hominy, drained

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker; cook on Low until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Shred chicken in a large pot; add cumin, black pepper, adobo seasoning, and lime juice and mix well.
  • Place tomatillos and serrano peppers in a clear microwave-safe bag. Seal bag and pierce a few times with a knife to vent. Microwave until soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Put softened tomatillos, serrano peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, and salt in a blender and blend until salsa verde is smooth.
  • Mix chicken stock and hominy with shredded chicken in the large pot. Add half of the salsa verde to the shredded chicken.
  • Simmer over medium heat until flavors are well-mixed, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1230.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CHICKEN POSOLE SOUP



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Posole is a thick Mexican soup eaten at lunch or dinner that's almost stew like, with hominy, garlic, and chiles. Instead of the traditional pork, we substituted chicken. Poaching whole chicken thighs results in a deeply flavored soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon safflower oil
1 cup coarsely chopped white onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/3 cup coarsely chopped cilantro stems, plus leaves, for serving
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
4 cups packed, thinly sliced Savoy cabbage (from 1/2 head)
4 cups chicken broth (preferably homemade)
2 cups water
1 25-ounce can white hominy, rinsed and drained
Tortilla chips and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, turning once, until golden, 6 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and cilantro stems; cook 1 minute. Add tomato paste, oregano, cabbage, broth, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook at a bare simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken. Discard skin and bones, shred meat, and stir into soup with hominy. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt; serve with tortilla chips, lime wedges, and cilantro leaves.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the soup will be.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. There are many variations of pozole, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
  • Make a big batch of pozole. It's a great soup to meal prep, and it freezes well.
  • Serve pozole with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include: avocado, sour cream, cilantro, onions, and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

Pozole is a delicious and versatile soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day, and it's also a healthy and filling meal. If you're looking for a new soup to try, I highly recommend pozole. It's sure to become a new favorite.

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