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Spicy Turkey Posole

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Clock Icon for Prep Time 15 min prep
Clock Icon for Prep Time 50 min total
Person Icon for Serving Size 4 servings
Carrot Icon for Number of Ingredients Size 16 ingredients

A light soup, packed with spicy flavors and fiber-rich hominy, this easy dish is a delight. Hominy is the backbone of a great posole and the bonafide cancer-fighting ingredient in this rich and brothy staple...


Ingredients

  • 1 dried chipotle pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups chopped onions, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound turkey thighs
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can hominy, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • ½ radish, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Baked tortilla strips

  • 6 (8½-inch) whole wheat or corn tortillas
  • Olive oil, as needed
  • Salt to taste
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Nutrition Facts

Calories

623 cals

Fat

27 g

Saturated Fat

5 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

6 g

Monounsaturated Fat

15 g

Carbohydrates

64 g

Sugar

9 g

Fiber

7 g

Protein

32 g

Sodium

1230 mg

Directions

  1. In a small pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add chile pepper and let steep until plump.
  2. In a blender, process the chili peppers, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic cloves, 1 cup onion, and 1 cup water until smooth. Strain through a sieve and reserve liquid.
  3. In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add remaining onions and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add turkey thighs and oregano. Cover with 10 cups water and chili liquid. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes, or until turkey is thoroughly cooked and fork-tender.
  5. Remove turkey from pot and shred with two forks. Return turkey to pot and add hominy. Cook for another 5 minutes until turkey and hominy are warmed through.
  6. For the baked tortilla strips: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Brush both sides of the tortillas with oil, then stack and cut into strips of desired size. Arrange tortilla pieces on a baking sheet and bake until crispy and browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. Serve in bowls and garnish with tortilla strips, cilantro, red cabbage, and radishes.

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