New Mexican Posole Recipe

New Mexican Posole Recipe

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion, divided
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can hominy (see Note), rinsed
  • 1 cup canned black beans or pinto beans, rinsed
  • 6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded green cabbage
  • 2 lime wedges
  1. Toast oregano in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate to cool. Combine 1/2 teaspoon toasted oregano and 2 tablespoons onion in a small bowl.
  2. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining 6 tablespoons onion and salt; cover and cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon toasted oregano and chili powder and cook for 1 minute. Add broth and hominy, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add beans and chicken; return to a simmer and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle, about 5 minutes. Top with cabbage and the reserved onion-oregano mixture. Serve with lime wedges.