4.8 from 16 votes

Pozole Verde

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-12-21 |7 Comments
Pozole Verde
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Pozole Verde

PREP20 min
COOK55 min

Pozole Verde is a vibrant, comforting Mexican soup featuring tender chicken and hominy in a zesty green sauce. A must-try recipe perfect for gatherings!

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6SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Place chicken thighs, quartered onion, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tsp salt, and broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil, skim any foam, and simmer uncovered 35 minutes.
  2. 2
    On a baking sheet, broil tomatillos, poblanos, and jalapeños for 6-8 minutes, turning once, until charred and soft.
  3. 3
    In a blender, add roasted tomatillos and chilies, remaining garlic, cilantro, and parsley. Blend with 1 cup hot broth until smooth.
  4. 4
    Remove chicken from broth and shred. Discard onion and garlic from the pot.
  5. 5
    Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Add green sauce, sauté 5-6 minutes until fragrant and slightly thickened. Stir in oregano.
  6. 6
    Return shredded chicken to broth. Add green sauce and hominy. Simmer 15-20 minutes, taste, and adjust salt.
  7. 7
    Serve hot with assorted garnishes: sliced radishes, shredded lettuce, avocado, chopped onion, cilantro, lime wedges, and tortilla chips.

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