Green Chile Stew

• By Cathy Colander

• Tags:
• #comfort
• #southwestern
• #spicy

Prep:

20 min

Cook:

60 min

Total:

80 min

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

Steps

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