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Red Chicken Pozole Soup Recipe

Red Chicken Pozole Soup Recipe
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4.7 from 21 reviews

A flavorful and comforting Mexican soup, Red Chicken Pozole is a hearty dish featuring tender chicken, hominy, and a rich, spicy broth. Topped with fresh garnishes like radishes, cabbage, and cilantro, this soup is perfect for warming up on chilly days.

Ingredients

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For the Pozole:

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (25-ounce) can white hominy (drained and rinsed)

For the Chile Sauce:

  • 4 dried guajillo chiles (stems and seeds removed)
  • 2 dried ancho chiles (stems and seeds removed)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 small onion (quartered)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For Garnish:

  • sliced radishes
  • shredded cabbage
  • diced onion
  • lime wedges
  • chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Toasting the Chiles: In a dry skillet, toast guajillo and ancho chiles until fragrant. Soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. Making the Chile Sauce: Blend soaked chiles, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, salt, and broth. Strain the mixture.
  3. Cooking the Soup: Heat oil in a pot, add the chile sauce, then broth. Simmer with chicken thighs until tender. Shred chicken, add hominy, and simmer.
  4. Serving: Adjust seasoning and serve hot with garnishes.

Notes

  • For a spicier soup, add a chile de árbol to the sauce.
  • This soup tastes even better the next day.

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