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Hominy is dried corn that has been processed to be more bean-like in texture, making it a staple ingredient in hearty Mexican soups. Hominy can be purchased both ready to use in cans and dried, which should be soaked overnight in water. From traditional pozole to slow cooker taco soup, make humble hominy the star of the show with any one of these top-rated recipes!
Easy Chicken Posole
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This Mexican-style hominy and chicken soup is seasoned with garlic, oregano and chili. It's traditionally served on special occasions, such as Christmas, but it's so comforting and hearty that you'll welcome it on any cold day. Serve in deep bowls with a tostada shell, shredded lettuce, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Menudo
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Menudo is a Mexican soup made with nutritious but inexpensive hominy and tripe. It's cooked over low heat for a long time to allow the flavors to develop. In fact, it tastes best if refrigerated overnight and reheated the next day. Serve with freshly chopped onions, corn tortillas and lemon wedges.
Southwest Corn Chowder
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A rich and creamy chowder made with both fresh corn and canned hominy gives this soup a chunky, slightly chewy texture. Serve with homemade cornbread and salad for a comforting vegetarian meal.
Pozole Rojo
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Whether you call it a soup or a stew, this red version of the traditional Mexican pork and hominy dish is flavored with guajillo chiles. Ladle pozole into deep bowls; top with lettuce, sliced onion, and a lime wedge on the side.
Chicken Tortilla Soup I
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This 5 star, spicy chicken soup with corn, hominy, green chile peppers, and black beans cooks in just 20 minutes! Top each portion with tortilla chips, avocado slices, and grated cheese for a satisfying soup the whole family will enjoy.
Turkey Posole
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Pozole is an authentic Mexican soup, usually made with pork, hominy, and chile peppers. This version uses cooked turkey, making this soup an ideal recipe for using up those turkey leftovers! Leftover chicken would also be a great option. Garnish with shredded cabbage and a squeeze of lime.
Hearty Vegetarian Enchilada Soup
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If you love all the flavors in enchiladas, give this Mexican-inspired vegetarian soup a go! Packed with beans, hominy, tomatoes, green chiles, and red enchilada sauce — no one will miss the meat! Serve with warm tortillas and garnish with sour cream and grated cheese.
Spicy Chicken and Hominy Mexican Soup
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This easy pozole-inspired soup is loaded with beans and hominy. Puree a cup of the broth with a cup of hominy to add a creamy texture to the soup, if you like. Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Slow Cooker Taco Bean Soup
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This taco soup features ground beef, beans, and white hominy. Make it in your slow cooker in the morning and simmer all day to let the flavors blend. Serve in bread bowls for a fuss-free family meal!
Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde
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This Mexican-inspired green pozole, made with chicken breasts, tomatillos, chile peppers, cilantro, white hominy, and lime juice is ready in a fraction of the time using an electric pressure cooker, such as Instant Pot. Ladle pozole into bowls, and garnish with tortilla strips, sliced radish, and jalapeno slices.
Three Sisters Soup
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This quick and easy, colorful soup features hominy, butternut squash and green beans at their best. Use canned white or yellow hominy or regular corn if you prefer, but hominy is more traditional and adds the perfect texture to this soup.
Pozole in a Slow Cooker
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This crowd-pleasing, Mexican pork soup with hominy, chiles, and tomatoes is easy to make in advance in a slow cooker. Set out all the garnishes in bowls and let family and friends help themselves.
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