Green Chile Stew

By Cathy Colander

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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.

Prep:: 20
Cook:: 60
Total:: 80
Yield:: 6

Ingredients

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

Steps

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