Description
A comforting traditional Mexican soup made with shredded chicken, hominy, and a vibrant green broth of tomatillos and green chiles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cans hominy, drained and rinsed
- 4 tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 2 green chiles, chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: diced radishes, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, avocado, and tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add tomatillos and green chiles, and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the shredded chicken and hominy, followed by cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Let it simmer for about 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute chicken with plant-based options and use vegetable broth. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg