Dinner for 6
Chicken Pozole Soup
$10.51for 440 minServes 6
Chicken and hominy simmer with tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and spices, then finish with fresh toppings.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.16Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $2.73Typical price |
| Canned corn and vegetables$0.07/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.03Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $0.59Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.45Typical price |
 | Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
 | Tortilla chips$0.22/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.88Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.76 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinBudgetLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.63 per serving$10.51 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 jalapeños (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1 can (29 oz) mexican style hominy
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 small cabbage
- 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
- 6 tbsp sour cream
- 1 avocado
- 4 oz tortilla chips
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion and jalapeños for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin, then cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the broth and tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the chicken and hominy, then simmer for 8 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Stir in the cilantro and lime juice, then serve with cabbage, cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips.
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