Ebru EkşioğluCuisinier de Ligne
21 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Pozole, a celebratory soup from Mexican cuisine, is made by slowly cooking large hominy kernels with meat in a seasoned broth. Finished with lettuce, radishes, and lemon, this soup is a classic dish for Independence Day celebrations.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Poach the Chicken

35 min

Poach the chicken with the onion in water over medium heat, covered, skimming off any foam, for 35 minutes. Shred the meat and reserve the cooking liquid.

2

Prepare the Sauce

10 min

Blend the softened peppers, garlic, and cumin, then strain the mixture into the cooking liquid.

3

Cook the Soup

40 min

Add the sauce, hominy, and shredded chicken to a pot. Simmer over low heat for 35–40 minutes, then adjust the salt.

4

To Serve

Garnish with lettuce, radish, and lemon slices, and serve hot.

Reminder

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 days; the flavor deepens by the next day. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
380 kcalCalories
26 gProtein
38 gCarbohydrate
14 gFat
6 gFiber
4 gSugar
520 mgSodium
3 gSaturated Fat
Protein 27% Carbohydrate 40% Fat 33%
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