Turkey Posole

A hearty Mexican soup made with tender turkey, hominy, and rich chile broth. This comforting posole features dried chiles, fresh vegetables, and traditional garnishes for an authentic taste.

6 servings
41 min

Ingredients

  • 2 whole dried ancho or pasilla chiles, seeds removed
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 clove garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole thinly sliced medium onion
  • 2 tablespoons chile paste
  • 2 cans 15-ounce cans white hominy, rinsed
  • 8 cups turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded cooked turkey meat
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for serving Tortilla chips
  • for serving sliced avocado
  • for serving cilantro sprigs
  • for serving and lime wedges for serving

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Remove seeds from 2 dried ancho or pasilla chiles; toast in a dry small skillet over medium-high heat, turning, until darkened and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Place in a medium bowl. Add 2 cups hot water; let sit until softened, about 5 minutes. Pulse chiles in a food processor with 1/2 cup soaking liquid, 1 garlic clove, and 2 tablespoons tomato paste until smooth.

    9 min

  2. 2.

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook 1 thinly sliced medium onion, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 6-8 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons chile paste and cook, stirring, until thick and darkened, about 4 minutes. Add two 15-ounce cans white hominy, rinsed, 8 cups turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth, and 2 cups shredded cooked turkey meat; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until flavors meld, 10-15 minutes.

    27 min

  3. 3.

    Serve with tortilla chips, sliced avocado, cilantro sprigs, and lime wedges.

    5 min