Mexican Pozole Soup with Hominy

Name: Mexican Pozole Soup with Hominy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds pork shoulder (cut into cubes); 1 large onion (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 cups canned hominy (drained and rinsed); 2 pieces bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste); 1 cup shredded cabbage; 1/2 cup radishes (sliced); 1 large avocado (sliced); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 2 tablespoons lime juice

StandardMexicanDinnerComfort FoodFamily-FriendlyHearty

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 120m COOK

👥 6 SERVINGS

⚡ 350 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A hearty and flavorful Mexican stew made with tender pork, aromatic spices, and hominy, perfect for a comforting meal.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

25.0g 36%

Fat

15.0g 21%

Carbs

30.0g 43%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

30% DV

Supports immune function

🔺 Iron

20% DV

Essential for blood production

🔺 Potassium

15% DV

Helps maintain fluid balance

☀️ Vitamin A

10% DV

Important for vision and immune health

🌾 Fiber

Aids in digestion

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 pounds pork shoulder cut into cubes
1 large onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups canned hominy drained and rinsed
2 pieces bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Toppings

1 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup radishes sliced
1 large avocado sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

1 In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the pork shoulder cubes and brown on all sides.
2 Remove the pork and set aside. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3 Return the pork to the pot. Add chicken broth, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
4 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
5 Add the hominy to the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
6 Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.
7 Serve hot in bowls, garnished with shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, avocado, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.