Ground Chicken & Pork Pozole

Ground Chicken & Pork Pozole is a hearty, comforting twist on the classic Mexican soup. This version uses a flavorful blend of ground chicken and pork, simmered with hominy, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Topped with fresh garnishes like cabbage, radishes, avocado, and cilantro, it’s a vibrant meal perfect for any occasion. Serve with lime wedges and tortilla chips for a complete experience!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp chili powder (or more to taste)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
• 1 (28 oz) can hominy, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1-2 dried ancho or guajillo chiles (optional, for extra flavor)
• Juice of 1 lime

Garnishes (optional but recommended)

• Shredded cabbage or lettuce
• Sliced radishes
• Diced avocado
• Chopped cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Tortilla chips or tostadas

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chiles (Optional):
   If using dried chiles, remove stems and seeds. Toast them in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 10 minutes. Blend with a little soaking water to make a paste. Set aside.
2. Brown the Meat:
   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and ground pork. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Sauté Aromatics:
   Add diced onion to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Season:
   Add cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, coriander, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir to coat the meat and onions in the spices.
5. Simmer:
   Add the hominy, diced tomatoes (with juices), chicken broth, water, bay leaves, and chile paste (if using). Stir well to combine.
6. Cook:
   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and the pozole thickens slightly.
7. Finish:
   Remove bay leaves. Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust salt or seasoning as needed.
8. Serve:
   Ladle pozole into bowls. Top with your choice of garnishes: shredded cabbage, radishes, avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, and tortilla chips or tostadas.

Enjoy your hearty, comforting Ground Chicken & Pork Pozole!