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Low Fat Chicken Posole

Low Fat Chicken Posole

Fiona Haynes
Chicken Posole is a delicious broth-based soup with just a little bit of a kick. Light yet hearty, this is the perfect soup for a cold day.

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, halved, then thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 poblano pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 15 ounce can white hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation:

Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat.

Cook onion, garlic and pepper for 2-3 minutes.

Sprinkle cumin and oregano and cook for 1 more minute.

Add chicken broth and bring to boil.

Stir in hominy and shredded chicken. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in lime juice and cilantro

Serves 4

Per serving: Calories 207, Calories from Fat 44, Total Fat 3.9g (Sat 0.7g), Cholesterol 36mg, Sodium 328mg, Carbohydrate 23g, Fiber 4.2g, Protein 17.8g

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