Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Pozole Verde

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A comforting Mexican soup featuring tender shrimp in a creamy tomatillo and chipotle broth with hominy and fresh herbs. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tomatillos, husked and quartered, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 small diced white onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 6 quartered tomatillos to the pot, cook for 5 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, 1 can (15 oz) drained hominy, and 2 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Simmer gently for 5 minutes until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup Mexican crema and 2 tbsp lime juice for creaminess and brightness.
  7. Step 7: Serve garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for a fresh herbal note.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Pozole Verde take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Pozole Verde?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken broth from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Pozole Verde?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Pozole Verde for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Pozole Verde?

Mexican cinco de mayo like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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