Pozole verde with chicken
A green, tangy hominy soup with chicken, pumpkin seeds and tomatillos, finished with crunchy radish.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £4.49 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Simmer the chicken in the stock for 20 minutes, then lift out and shred. Keep the stock.
20 min - 2
Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 3 minutes, until they pop.
3 min - 3
Blend the seeds, tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeños and coriander with a ladle of stock until smooth.
- 4
Pour the green purée into the stock and add the hominy and oregano. Simmer for 25 minutes.
25 min - 5
Add the chicken back and heat through for 5 minutes. Season well.
5 min - 6
Serve with radish and lime wedges.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
