Green Chile Stew

By Cathy Colander #comfort #southwestern #spicy

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 60 min
Total Time: 80 min
Recipe Yield: 6 Servings

Green Chile Stew is a hearty Southwestern soup of tender pork simmered with roasted green chiles, potatoes, and hominy in a flavorful broth. Smoky roasted chiles lend a gentle heat that complements creamy potatoes and nutty hominy. Garnish with cilantro and lime for a fresh finish.

Ingredients

2 cup roasted green chiles, chopped
1.50 pound pork shoulder, cut into cubes
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp salt
0.50 tsp black pepper
4 cup chicken broth
2 cup potatoes, diced
1 can hominy, drained and rinsed
1 tsp ground cumin
0.25 tsp dried oregano
0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps

Roast and peel chiles, then chop.
Brown pork in oil with salt and pepper.
Add broth, potatoes, hominy, and spices; bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook until meat and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
Season to taste and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.