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!
Servings: 8
Calories: 338kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Posole
- 2 pounds pork shoulder
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 28 ounces canned hominy (drained)
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (pureed in blender)
- 1 red onion (chopped)
- 1 roma toma (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 ½ tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
For serving
- cilantro for garnish
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 limes (sliced into quarters)
- tortillas for serving
Instructions
- 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 bowls then top with your desired amount of shredded cheese and cilantro. Squeeze juice from one lime wedge over the soup and serve with warm tortillas.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1314mg | Potassium: 584mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 636IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 4mg