Slow Cooker Posole - Mexican Soup
Slow Cooker Posole is a hearty Mexican soup that is a meal in itself. Each bowl is brimming with tender shredded pork, hominy, and bold seasonings that will jump right off your spoon!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time6 hrs
Total Time6 hrs 5 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 350kcal
Posole
- 2 lb pork shoulder
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 28 oz can hominy (drained)
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes (pureed in blender)
- 1 red onion (chopped)
- 1 roma toma (chopped)
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 ½ tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
For serving
- cilantro for garnish
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 limes (sliced into quarters)
- tortillas for serving
Add all posole ingredients into a 6-quart slow cooker. Heat on high for 6 hours, or until meat is easily shredded with a fork.
Remove any large chunks of fat in the soup and shred pork (often best to remove the pork from the pot to shred, then add it back in)
Ladle posole into bowl then top with desired amount of shredded cheese and cilantro. Squeeze juice from one lime wedge into bowl and serve with warm tortillas.
Calories: 350kcal