Pozole verde is a traditional Mexican soup or stew made with hominy and meat, usually pork or chicken, and flavored with a green sauce made from tomatillo, green chile and cilantro. There are many variations of this dish, and each family has its own special recipe. It can be served as a main course or as a side dish, and is often enjoyed with shredded cabbage, radish, avocado, and lime wedges. Pozole verde is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual meal.
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CHICKEN POSOLE VERDE SOUP
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
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
INSTANT POT® CHICKEN POSOLE VERDE
You can have posole without having to stand over the stove for hours. Let your multi-functional pressure cooker do the work for you. Garnish with avocado slices, lime wedges, sliced radish, jalapeno slices, and/or tortilla strips.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine tomatillos, poblano pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth. Set salsa verde aside.
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil, chicken, onion, oregano, and cumin; cook for 5 minutes. Add salsa verde, hominy, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Close and lock the lid. Select Manual function according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Ladle posole into bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 996.7 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
POSOLE VERDE
Steps:
- For the pork and stock: Cook the pork butt with 2 cups of the julienned onions, 5 cloves of the garlic and 5 cups water until the pork is cooked through, about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a pot, combine the tomatillos and jalapenos and cover with water. Simmer for 20 minutes. Drain, reserving the tomatillos, jalapenos and 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Saute the remaining 2 cups onions and 3 cloves garlic in some of the canola oil until golden brown. Transfer to a blender and add the cumin and reserved tomatillos, jalapenos and 1 cup cooking liquid and blend until smooth. Put the remaining canola oil in a pot and heat until smoking. Add the tomatillo mixture to the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and cook for another 15 minutes.
- When the pork is cooked, season with salt. Pull out the pork and discard all that remains. Add the pork and hominy to the pot with the tomatillo broth and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- For serving: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with some cabbage, white onions, Mexican cheese, cilantro and fried tortilla.
SLOW-COOKER POSOLE VERDE
Enjoy this flavorful Mexican dinner that features pork, tomatillos and hominy - a slow cooked recipe made using Old El Paso® green chiles.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 7h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle pork with 1 teaspoon of the cumin, the salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the pork; cook about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove pork with slotted spoon; place in slow cooker. Repeat with remaining pork. Add broth to skillet; cook 1 minute, scraping to loosen brown particles. Pour into slow cooker.
- Place tomatillos in food processor. Cover; process until smooth. Add to slow cooker. Stir in onions, garlic, green chiles, sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon cumin. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 hours. Stir hominy into slow cooker. Cover; cook 1 hour longer. Garnish individual servings with sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños and radishes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg
BIG PAPPY'S POSOLE VERDE WITH TOMATILLOS
This wonderful posole is filled with the flavors of tomatillos and poblanos. Perfect for cool fall evenings. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of Tajin®.
Provided by Paul Lines
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place tomatillos and poblanos into a roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat.
- Roast in the preheated oven until poblanos are blackened, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
- Remove skins from poblanos and place them into an electric blender with tomatillos. Add water and blend until smooth.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chicken and onion in the hot oil until onions soften and show color and chicken is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add blended poblanos and tomatillos, chicken broth, serrano peppers, garlic, cumin, chipotle powder, and salt.
- Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and flavors have melded, about 1 hour. Stir in cornmeal to thicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 660.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
CHICKEN POSOLE VERDE
It is more authentic using chicken breast halves with bones and skin but I wanted to lighten it up a bit. You can top with finely chopped onion, diced avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips and lime wedges- if desired.
Provided by QueenJellyBean
Categories Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot bring the chicken stock and water to a boil. Add the chicken breasts and simmer over very low heat until they're tender and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate and shred the meat.
- In a blender or food processor combine the halved tomatillos with the quartered onion, poblanos and jalapeños, smashed garlic, chopped cilantro and oregano. Pulse until coarsely chopped; stopping occasionally and scraping down the side. With the machine on, add 1 cup of the broth and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering. Add the tomatillo puree and cook over medium heat, until the sauce turns a deep green, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
- Pour the green sauce into the broth in the casserole. Add the hominy and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Add the shredded chicken to the stew, season with salt and pepper and cook just until heated through.
- Serve the pozole in deep bowls, topping with onion, avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips and lime wedges if desired. We just usually eat it with a sprinkling of tortilla strips.
Tips:
- To make a flavorful posole, use a combination of dried and fresh chiles. Dried chiles add a smoky flavor, while fresh chiles add a bright, spicy flavor.
- Soak the dried chiles in hot water for at least 30 minutes before using them. This will help to soften them and release their flavor.
- If you don't have time to soak the dried chiles, you can toast them in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes. This will also help to release their flavor.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your posole. Common vegetables include hominy, corn, tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
- Season your posole with salt, pepper, and cumin. You can also add other spices, such as oregano, chili powder, or paprika.
- Serve posole with a variety of toppings, such as shredded chicken, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Conclusion:
Posole verde is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your posole mild or spicy, vegetarian or with meat, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give posole verde a try.
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