Chicken and Hominy Soup

Name: Chicken and Hominy Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 bunches green onions; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 2½ teaspoons smoked paprika; 10 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1 can petite tomatoes; 1 whole roast chicken; 4 teaspoons hot pepper sauce; 3 cans hominy; 1 cup fresh cilantro

A hearty Mexican-inspired soup featuring shredded chicken, hominy, and aromatic spices in a flavorful broth. This comforting dish combines the smokiness of paprika with the warmth of cumin and fresh cilantro.

8 servings

25 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•3 tablespoons olive oil
•3 bunches green onions
•4 teaspoons ground cumin
•2½ teaspoons smoked paprika
•10 cups low-salt chicken broth
•1 can petite tomatoes
•1 whole roast chicken
•4 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
•3 cans hominy
•1 cup fresh cilantro

Cooking Instructions

1.
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add green onions, cumin, and paprika; sauté 5 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes with juice, chicken, and hot pepper sauce. Puree hominy with juice in processor or blender. Mix into soup; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Ladle soup into bowls.
25 min