Pumpkin Pozole
- 🎃 1 pie pumpkin
- 🧅 1/4 small onion, diced
- 🧄 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 🌽 1 small can of hominy
- 🥤 32 fl oz vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 🌿 3 bay leaves
- ⚫ 1 tsp black pepper
- 🧂 2 tsps salt
- 🍃 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- 🌿 1/2 tsp cumin
- 🐔 Chicken bouillon to taste
- 🛢️ Cooking oil
- 🥬 Shredded cabbage, for topping
- 🍋 Lime juice, for topping
- 🥫 1 cup enchilada sauce
Discover the delightful flavors of this Pumpkin Posole, a comforting seasonal twist on a traditional Mexican favorite. By incorporating the sweet notes of a pie pumpkin, this recipe offers a unique depth of flavor, perfect for cozy autumn dinners.
Ingredients
🎃 1 pie pumpkin
🧅 1/4 small onion, diced
🧄 3 garlic cloves, minced
🌽 1 small can of hominy
🥤 32 fl oz vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
🌿 3 bay leaves
⚫ 1 tsp black pepper
🧂 2 tsps salt
🍃 1 tsp Mexican oregano
🌿 1/2 tsp cumin
🐔 Chicken bouillon to taste
🛢️ Cooking oil
🥬 Shredded cabbage, for topping
🍋 Lime juice, for topping
🥫 1 cup enchilada sauce
Instructions
1- Prepare the Pumpkin:
- Peel the pie pumpkin and remove the seeds with a spoon. It's okay to leave some fibers. Chop the pumpkin into small pieces.
2- Sauté the Aromatics:
- In a large pot, heat a little cooking oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add the minced garlic cloves and continue to sauté for an additional minute.
3- Cook the Pumpkin:
- Add the chopped pumpkin to the pot, stirring occasionally. If necessary, add more cooking oil to prevent sticking.
4- Combine the Ingredients:
- Add the can of hominy and 1 cup of homemade enchilada sauce to the pumpkin mixture.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth.
- Add the bay leaves, black pepper, salt, Mexican oregano, cumin, and chicken bouillon to taste.
5- Simmer:
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the pumpkin is tender. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes.
6- Serve:
- Once the pumpkin is tender, remove the bay leaves. Ladle the posole into bowls.
- Top with shredded cabbage and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Enjoy your delicious Pumpkin Posole!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Equipment: Large pot, Spoon for stirring, Knife and cutting board
Cooking Tips:
- Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of enchilada sauce or adding a dash of hot sauce.
- Feel free to use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth for a richer flavor.
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