You can make Posole a million different ways, but we're partial to this Chicken Posole Stew recipe. The key is hominy, which is just dried corn that has been soaked until the hull can be removed.
3green onionsboth green and white parts, sliced thinly
3clovesgarlicminced
1tablespooncumin
2teaspoonslight ancho chili powder
1 ½teaspoonsMexican oregano
⅛teaspooncayenne pepper
1teaspoonsalt, or to taste
½teaspoonfresh ground black pepper
Optional toppings:
Chopped cilantro
Queso Fresco or other good quality Mexican cheese (Monterey Jack would work)
Shredded radishes (Use the large holes on your box grater)
Avocado
Sour cream
Gluten-Free Tortilla chips
Instructions
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Put remaining ingredients in and stir the top to mix in spices. Cover and cook on low for 5 – 6 hours, or until chicken and carrots are cooked through and tender.
Once the soup is cooked, remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding the bones. Return chicken to crock, stir to combine.