Chicken Pozole Soup
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast680g≈ 3 × 8 oz
- Water1896g≈ 8 × 1 cup
- Yellow Onion80g≈ 1/2 cup chopped
- Pepper0.57g≈ 1/4 teaspoon
- Chili Powder30g≈ 4 × 1 tablespoon
- Tomato sauce, canned227g≈ cup
- Oregano0.5g≈ 0.5 × 1 teaspoon dried
- Garbanzo Beans - Canned820g≈ 2 × 1 can (15 oz)
- Parsley100g≈ 1.75 × 1 bunch
- Limes60g≈ 1 × fruit (2" dia)
Estimated Cost
- Chicken Breast (680g)$5.98
- Water (1896g)—
- Yellow Onion (80g)$0.17
- Pepper (0.57g)$0.01
- Chili Powder (30g)$0.79
- Tomato sauce, canned (227g)—
- Oregano (0.5g)$0.07
- Garbanzo Beans - Canned (820g)$2.41
- Parsley (100g)$4.30
- Limes (60g)—
* Cost estimate based on 7 of 10 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
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1. Clean your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
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2. Place the chicken pieces in a large pot and add the 8 cups of water. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 1 hour.
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3. Stir in the onion, pepper, chili powder, tomato sauce, and oregano.
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4. Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, carefully remove the pieces from the pot. Pick out and discard most of the bones, keeping only the meat in the pot.
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5. Return the deboned chicken meat to the pot.
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6. Drain and rinse the hominy, then add it to the pot. Continue simmering for 45 minutes more.
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7. Ladle into bowls, top each with shredded lettuce, and serve with a lime wedge.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 6 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.