How do you make posole?

Posole is a traditional Mexican soup made with hominy, a type of dried white corn that has been soaked and cooked. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day.

Ingredients

* 1 pound dried hominy, rinsed and sorted

* 6 cups chicken broth

* 1 pound pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces

* 1/2 cup chopped onion

* 1/2 cup chopped garlic

* 1 teaspoon dried oregano

* 1 teaspoon ground cumin

* 1 teaspoon salt

* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

* 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves

* 1/2 cup shredded cabbage

* 1/2 cup diced avocado

* 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese

* Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the hominy, chicken broth, pork, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the hominy is tender and the pork is cooked through.

2. Stir in the cilantro, cabbage, avocado, and queso fresco cheese. Ladle the posole into bowls and serve with lime wedges.

Tips

* If you don't have time to soak the hominy overnight, you can quick-soak it by boiling it in water for 1 hour before adding it to the soup.

* You can also use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs instead of pork shoulder.

* If you don't want to add cabbage, you can substitute with any type of leafy green, such as spinach or kale.

* Serve the posole with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, or guacamole.