Chicken and Hominy Soup

A hearty Mexican-inspired soup featuring shredded chicken, hominy, and aromatic spices in a flavorful broth. This comforting dish combines the smokiness of paprika with the warmth of cumin and fresh cilantro.

8 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 bunches green onions
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 10 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 can petite tomatoes
  • 1 whole roast chicken
  • 4 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • 3 cans hominy
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add green onions, cumin, and paprika; sauté 5 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes with juice, chicken, and hot pepper sauce. Puree hominy with juice in processor or blender. Mix into soup; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Ladle soup into bowls.

    25 min

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