Pozole Verde
Total Time: 2 hoursYield: 6 Servings
Source: www.acozykitchen.com
Category: Soup
Ingredients
1⁄2 cup Pumpkin Seeds1 1⁄2 pound Chicken Thighs (boneless and skinless)
1 whole Onion (quartered)
1 pound Tomatillos (chopped)
5 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 whole Poblano Pepper (chopped)
1 whole Jalapeno (chopped)
1 tablespoon Oregano
6 cups Chicken Broth
1 cup Cilantro (chopped)
24 ounces Hominy
4 teaspoons Salt
Directions
- To the Instant Pot, add the chicken, onion, tomatillos, garlic, poblano pepper, jalapeño, oregano, chicken broth and 2 teaspoons of salt. Close the “vent” and set the pressure cooker to high and timer to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to a small skillet, set over medium-low heat, add the pumpkin seeds and a pinch of salt. Toast for about 2 minutes, shaking the pan every now and then. When they start to brown, pour them right into a bowl and set aside.
- When the Instant Pot goes off, do a quick release. Remove the chicken and place on a cutting board. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add cilantro and pumpkin seeds to the pot. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Add the hominy and mix well. Set the machine to the “saute” function and cook for 5 minutes. Add the chicken back to the Instant Pot and give it a big stir and adjust the salt to your liking. Add an additional 2 teaspoons of salt.
- Divide soup amongst bowls and garnish with crispy chips, slices of avocado, radishes, jalapeño, sliced cabbage and/or diced onion.