Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Prep: Remove husks from the tomatillos. Roughly chop or quarter the following (depending on how powerful your blender is): 1 pound tomatillos (husks removed), 2 large poblano peppers (seeds removed), 2 jalapeño peppers (seeds removed), and 1/2 of the extra-large white onion (peeled). Separately, dice the remaining 1 large poblano pepper (seeds removed) and the other 1/2 of the extra-large white onion (peeled) into small pieces for sautéing. Drain and rinse the two 15.5-ounce cans red kidney beans and the two 15.5-ounce cans white hominy. Mince the cilantro and thinly slice the radishes for garnish.
- In a high-speed blender, combine the chopped tomatillos, the 2 large poblano peppers, the 2 jalapeños, 1/2 extra-large white onion, and 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth. Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds. Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced poblano and diced 1/2 onion to the pot and sauté, stirring intermittently, until softened, about 7 minutes.
- Add 6 cloves finely minced or pressed garlic, 2 teaspoons cumin (you may reserve up to 1 teaspoon more to add later if desired), 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano to the pot. Cook, stirring nearly continuously, for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Pour the blended tomatillo mixture into the pot and stir to combine.
- Add the drained and rinsed red kidney beans and hominy, 2 teaspoons kosher salt (start with 2 and adjust to taste), 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 cup lime juice. Stir and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer the pozole for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. If you prefer a more brothy pozole, add the optional additional 1+ cup low-sodium vegetable broth (or more) at this point and stir to combine.
- Stir in 1/4 to 1/3 cup finely minced fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add additional kosher salt, black pepper, or up to the remaining 1 teaspoon cumin to reach 2–3 teaspoons total, if desired).
- Serve garnished with thinly sliced radishes and, if desired, cotija cheese, avocado, and additional cilantro.
- Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
8. Simmer the pozole for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. If you prefer a more brothy pozole, add the optional additional 1+ cup low-sodium vegetable broth (or more) at this point and stir to combine.
11. Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
11. Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
