Easy Mexican Pozole Soup (Crock Pot)

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 3
Easy Mexican Pozole Soup (Crock Pot) that you will love
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Prep

20 min

Cook

4 hours on high/8-9 hours on low

Ready In

4 hours 20 min - 9 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 quart water
2 1/2 lbs boneless pork butt shank steaks , trimmed and cut into 3/4 `` cubes
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 medium onion , chopped
1 can white hominy , drained
1 1/4 cups green chilies or 1 1/4 cups red chilies , chopped
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
2 garlic cloves , crushed
salt and pepper
12 corn tortillas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
415
Sugar
3g
Fat
17g
Pozole is a traditional Mexican soup made with hominy, pork, and a blend of spices and peppers. This easy crockpot version makes it a breeze to whip up a hearty and flavorful meal for the family. The combination of pork, hominy, and spices make this soup a comfort food favorite. The longer it simmers in the slow cooker, the better the flavors meld together. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights as it requires minimal prep time, and the crockpot does the work for you. Serve it with warm tortillas and crispy tortilla strips for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Add all the ingredients except tortillas and give it a gentle stir.
2.Cover the pot and cook on high for about 4 hours or low for 8-9 hours, or until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
3.During the last hour of cooking, take out the pork cubes from the pot and shred them using a couple of forks.
4.Return the shredded pork to the pot and give it a good stir.
5.Taste for seasoning and adjust as required.
6.Meanwhile, cut tortillas into strips. Heat oil in a shallow pan and fry the tortilla strips until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel.
7.Serve the soup hot topped with crispy tortilla strips, cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

PROS

Easy to make in a slow cooker, this delicious and hearty soup is perfect for a cold winter night.

The tender pork and hominy combined with the flavors of green chilies and oregano make for a delicious and comforting soup.

CONS

The hominy can be an acquired taste for some.

This recipe does take a bit of prep time with the pork needing to be trimmed and cut into cubes before cooking in the crockpot.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a great source of protein, vitamins, and healthy minerals. Hominy is also low in fat and high in fiber, which can help regulate digestion and reduce cholesterol levels.

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