Description
A traditional Mexican soup made with tomatillos, green chiles, and tender chicken, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights.
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
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in tomatillos and green chiles, cooking 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.
- Simmer for about 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Can substitute chicken with pork or jackfruit for a vegetarian option. Make ahead for better flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg