Best 2 Squash Hominy Soup Recipes

Calling all soup enthusiasts! Indulge in the hearty goodness of squash hominy soup - a comforting blend of flavors that will warm your soul on a chilly day. This classic Native American dish, popular in the Southwestern United States, brings together the natural sweetness of squash, the nutty texture of hominy, and a symphony of spices. Whether you choose to simmer it in a pot on the stove or let it slow-cook in a crockpot, this versatile soup is sure to become a family favorite. So, gather your ingredients, grab your cooking gear, and let's embark on a culinary journey to satisfy your cravings for a delicious and wholesome squash hominy soup.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH HOMINY SOUP

Butternut Squash Hominy Soup image

This dish was inspired by traditional posole, but it's vegetarian. To make it vegan, skip the sour cream.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 pound 6 ounces), large pieces cut in half
2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large canned chipotle chile pepper, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 1/4 cups frozen fire-roasted corn, thawed
1 29-ounce can white hominy, drained
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup sour cream
3 small radishes
1 5-ounce package baby arugula

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large wide pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the squash, 2 teaspoons cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the squash is well coated, 3 to 5 minutes.
Put the chipotle and adobo sauce in a blender with 1/2 cup corn and 2 cups water; blend until smooth. Transfer the chipotle puree to the pot, along with 4 cups water, the hominy and black beans. Cover, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Uncover, adjust the heat to maintain a fast simmer and cook until the squash is tender and the soup has thickened slightly, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, thin the sour cream with 2 to 3 teaspoons water. Thinly slice the radishes for topping.
Remove the soup from the heat and add the remaining 3/4 cup corn, the arugula and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Stir just to heat the corn and wilt the arugula; season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls; drizzle with the sour cream and top with the radishes.

SQUASH HOMINY SOUP

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Using frozen cooked winter squash speeds up the preparation time in this delicious soup. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon butter
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the squash, broth, hominy and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 1558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh vegetables whenever possible.
If you don't have fresh corn on the cob, you can use frozen or canned corn kernels.
If you don't have hominy, you can substitute canned or dried beans, such as pinto beans or black beans.
To make the soup vegetarian, omit the chicken broth and use vegetable broth instead.
Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkling of chopped cilantro, and a wedge of lime.

Conclusion:

Squash hominy soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, mild, or somewhere in between, this soup is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give squash hominy soup a try.