Pozole Verde
Recipe for the week of February 21-25, 2022 **Please Note: Ingredients and recipes are subject to change due to product availability and teacher’s discretion.**
Servings Prep Time
Yield8-10 servings 20 minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Servings Prep Time
Yield8-10 servings 20 minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Ingredients
For the Stock
  • 3 white onionsunpeeled, diced
  • 8 garlic clovesminced
  • 2 large carrotsdiced
For the Soup
  • 2tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1gallon vegetable broth
  • 4cups pre-soaked white or golden hominy
  • 1pound tomatilloshusks removed, rinsed, coarsely chopped
  • 8 radishesthinly sliced
  • 2cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1cup crushed chicharronsfor serving
  • 2 Limes wedgesfor serving
For the Spice Mix
  • 1tablespoon dried marjoram
  • 2tablespoons dried oreganoplus more for serving
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1teaspoon dried allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried cumin
  • 3teaspoons Salt
  • 1cup crushed chicharronsfor serving
  • 2 Limes wedgesfor serving
Instructions
Starting the Pozole
  1. Cook onions, garlic, carrots, herbs, and bay leaves in a large pot until softened and pour in vegetable broth
  2. Drain hominy and cut off tips (this will help the hominy absorb the cooking liquid so it gets plump and soft without a hard chalky core).
  3. Add hominy and 4 cups water to stock remaining in pot. Increase heat and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, adjusting heat as needed to maintain a simmer, until hominy is tender (some kernels should have burst from their skins add dried oregano.
Finishing the Soup and Serving
  1. To a pot, covered with oil add allspice, cloves, and cumin and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a blender and add tomatillos and 2 cups simmering broth; purée until smooth.
  2. Pour purée into pot and cook over medium-high heat until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Taste and season with salt if needed. Divide pozole among bowls. Serve radishes, cabbage chicharrons, lime wedges, and more oregano in bowls alongside for topping as desired.