Authentic New Mexico Posole Recipe: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and comforting authentic New Mexico posole recipe featuring turkey bacon, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups hominy
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Sauté onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño in the bacon drippings until softened.
- Add garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder, stirring until fragrant.
- Stir in hominy and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
- Add chopped turkey bacon back to the pot and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For added flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Top with shredded cabbage or lime for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: New Mexico Posole, turkey bacon, comfort food, soup recipe