Ally
Easy 5 Ingredient Posole is the epitome of a January meal: low-calorie, full of protein, delicious and warming, quick and easy, totally customizable, and perfect for meal prep.
One serving of soup weighs in around 300-350 calories depending on what type of meat you want to use. It’s completely filling and satisfying though, and you can of course splurge on the toppings 😉 What’s even better is all the leftovers for healthy, protein-packed office lunches for the whole week.
I’ve been making this soup about once a month for a while now, and it never fails to please come dinner time. Maybe make some cornbread muffins to go with? Maybe with a little jalapeño and cheddar added in? I don’t know, I’m just dreaming of a post-January, post-resolutions world full of carbs and wonder.
And, can I just say, posole is my absolute favorite due to the chewy hominy. It really is a gift, don’t skimp.
- 1 lb ground beef, (or pork, turkey, chicken, or meatless option!)
- 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning, (garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne)
- 2 15-oz cans white hominy, drained
- 3 15-oz cans tomatoes, (a mix between fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic and crushed tomatoes)
- 1 15-oz can black beans
- Salt & pepper
- Toppings: shredded cheese, lime wedges, fresh cilantro, sour cream, tortilla chips, etc.
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown and crumble your ground meat until it is cooked through and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat in the bottom of the pan.
- Season the meat with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning, (equal parts garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and paprika). You can add a pinch of cayenne if you want it spicier.
- Add the 6 cans to the pot and stir, bringing to a boil over higher heat.
- Allow the soup to cook, gently simmering, for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors combine.
- Top with all your favorite fixin's: shredded cheese, fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro, sour cream, crumbled tortilla chips, etc.
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How much is a serving size of this?
Hi Ashley, with soups it’s usually about a cup!
I LOVE this Posole! I have never had “Posole” before, and oh man 🙂 it’s dreamy when I have been scrounging for 300 cal meals. I used turkey in mine. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe.
I’m so glad you love it! Hominy is underrated, right?? It’s amazing how something so simple can be so good. Thank you for sharing 🙂
this is chili not posole
Making this tonight and can’t wait! Just want to make sure I don’t mess up! The item list calls for 3 cans of diced tomatoes, a can of hominy, and a can of black beans for a total of 5 cans. However, the directions say 6 cans to pot. Are we using 3 cans diced tomatoes or 2?
Thanks! PS the spaghetti squash pizza was BOMB!
Two cans of hominy! That will make 6 🙂
Thank you! I ended up only using one and it was still SO delicious. I will absolutely be making this again!!
I’m so glad you liked it!!!! 🙂 thank you for letting me know
Do I need to add any water to this ?
Nope! You could if you like it more soupy, but it’s meant to be thick like chili.
Can this be made in a crockpot? If so, how long?
Thank you!
Haley
I don’t think the crockpot would be worth it. You would still need to sautee veggies in another pan first, and it’s such a quick meal anyway! You would just be doing more work than necessary. It could however be made easily in an Instant Pot due to the sautee function
To me the hominy tastes so much better when this recipe is cooked in a crockpot!!
How many calories are in a serving?