Pork and Hominy Stew

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(22)

This soup is a tradition in my family. We usually eat this wonderful spicy stew every Sunday afternoon after church. Warning, this soup can be really spicy, use caution when adding chile. Enjoy!

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (2 pound) pork roast, diced

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • salt and pepper

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans white hominy

  • 20 dried chile de arbol peppers

  • water

  • 1 ¼ cups finely chopped onion

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 12 corn tortillas, warmed

  • 2 limes, quartered

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1 ½ cups shredded cabbage

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add diced pork, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until evenly browned.

  2. Transfer pork to a large pot. Stir in hominy and 3 cups water. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour.

  3. While pork and hominy are cooking, place chiles in a small saucepan with 2 cups water. Boil for 45 minutes, covered. Drain, and remove stems. Place chiles in a blender with 1/4 cup water, onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth (you may still see seeds). Set aside.

  4. Serve pork and hominy soup in bowls, garnished with lime juice, cilantro, cabbage. For spicy soup, stir one teaspoon of chile into each bowl of soup.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

396 Calories
14g Fat
39g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 396
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 382mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 619mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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