Turkey Pozole Rojo
Turkey Pozole Rojo is a bold, flavorful Mexican hominy soup made with guajillo chiles. A perfect way to repurpose leftover turkey!
Servings: 8
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
For the Pozole:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- ¼ cup carrot diced
- ¼ cup celery diced
- 1 poblano pepper seeded and sliced.
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 to 6 dried guajillo chiles stemmed, seeded and rinsed
- 6 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 3 cups cooked turkey (or chicken) diced
- 30 oz can of hominy
- 15 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp kosher salt (omit for low sodium diet)
- ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
Toppings suggestions:
- shredded green cabbage, diced avocado, thinly sliced radish, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges, crumbled queso fresco, tortilla chips.
Instructions
- Heat a stockpot over medium heat. Toast the guajillo chiles for 30 seconds per side until fragrant. Place them in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for 15-30 minutes while you work on the rest.
- Heat olive oil in the stockpot. Add onion, carrot, and celery, cooking until softened. Stir in the poblano and cook a few minutes more.
- Add garlic, cumin, and oregano, and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in fire-roasted tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, soaked guajillo chiles, and a bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the guajillos from the pot, gently scrape out the softened flesh with a knife, and finely chop it to ensure there are no large pieces. Return the chopped flesh to the soup for a smooth and even texture.
- Stir in hominy and turkey. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until everything is warmed through.
- Serve with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- Reduce Sodium – To lower sodium, use low-sodium chicken broth, no-salt added canned tomatoes, and rinse the canned hominy before adding it to the soup.
- Gluten-Free – This recipe is naturally gluten-free, but be sure to check labels on store-bought broth and toppings to ensure no hidden gluten.
- Diabetes-Friendly – Hominy is a starchy ingredient, so portion control is important. Balance with protein (turkey) and fiber-rich toppings like cabbage and avocado.
- Make It Spicier – If you like more heat, add extra guajillo chiles or a splash of hot sauce.
- Storage Tip – This soup freezes well—store portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Serving Size – This recipe makes 8-10 servings, with about 1 cup per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 24g | Protein: 18g | Total Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 863mg | Potassium: 391mg | Dietary Fiber: 4g | Total Sugars: 5g | Vitamin A: 1324IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Vitamin D: 0.1µg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg