Chicken Posole Soup

Name: Chicken Posole Soup
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1½ quarts chicken broth; 2 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed; 1 dried ancho chile, stem and seeds removed; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2½ pounds bone-in chicken breasts; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar; 1 (25 ounce) can hominy, drained; shredded green cabbage, for garnish; diced white onion, for garnish; chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish; lime wedges, for garnish

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Posole is traditionally made with pork, but this recipe uses chicken for a healthier twist on the rich and flavorful soup. It was once thought to have been a special dish to the Aztecs, who held maize (or corn) as a sacred plant. Today, the classic Mexican comfort food uses hominy (dried corn kernels) to add body and warmth to a dish that's still served on many special occasions. Posole is a perfect way to feed a crowd—serve on its own, or with rice and beans or cheese quesadillas for a filling dinner. Let guests add toppings like cabbage and cilantro to their portions as they like.

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Dried guajillo and ancho chiles add a unique smoky, slightly spicy flavor to the posole broth. You can find them in Mexican markets, gourmet stores or spice shops. Use them to flavor a pot of dried beans, or simmer in other soups and stews to add a bit of spice.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 492 calories; 17g fat; 18.5g carbohydrates; 63g protein; 166mg cholesterol; 1966mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 492		Calories from Fat 157
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g		27%
	Saturated Fat 3g	17%
	Trans Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
	Monounsaturated Fat 9.3g
Cholesterol 166mg		55%
Sodium 1966mg		82%
Total Carbohydrate 18.5g		6%
	Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
	Sugars 4.9g
Protein 63g

Vitamin A 24%		Vitamin C 50%
Calcium 6%		Iron 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Dinner Weeknight Chicken Game Day Mexican Chicken Breast Gluten-free Dairy-free Blender Guajillo Chiles Ancho Chiles Soups And Stews Dried Chiles Immersion Blender

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Katie Hason says:

This was my first time making chicken posole soup and it was so good! Hominy is really delicious, I'm not sure why I don't cook with it more often. The flavors in this soup were perfect, I love everything about it.

Laura Griffin says:

This soup is very hearty, rich, and flavorful. Comfort food in a bowl! It's also gluten and dairy free, win! Can't wait to make this again.