Spicy Pozole Soup

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This Mexican recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, hominy, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Brown pork in 1 tbsp oil for 5 minutes per side. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2: Stir in tomato puree, chili powder, and cumin. Add 4 cups broth and 1 cup hominy. Simmer for 45 minutes until pork is tender.
  3. Step 3: Remove pork and shred. Return to soup, stir in lime juice, and serve with avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.

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