Spicy Posole Soup

Submitted by r001002

Makes 4 servings

This quick and easy Mexican flavored soup is very refreshing and spicy. The amount of spiciness will depend on how hot the chilies are that you use. Although it is not common to have kale in this type of soup, this healthier version tastes great and adds an additional boost of nutrition.

Ingredients

1	medium onion, chopped
6	garlic cloves, chopped
4	cups chicken or vegetable broth
2	tbs fresh lime juice
3	cups kale, rinsed and chopped fine (remove stems)
2	chicken breast, cut in cubes
2	cups hominy, canned and drained
1	diced tomatoes, canned
1	Peppers, Chili, Green, Canned
3	tbs chopped fresh cilantro
1	salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Rinse kale and remove stems. Chop fine.
Heat 1 TBS broth in medium sized soup pot.
Healthy Sauté onion in broth over medium heat for 5 minutes stirring frequently, until translucent.
Add garlic and continue to sauté for another minute.
Add remaining ingredients except cilantro. Bring to a boil on high heat.
Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered.
Add cilantro, salt and pepper.

Categories

Chicken, Soup, Mexican

Serving Size 430.0g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

464

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat

8.5g

13%

Saturated Fat

2.2g

11%

Cholesterol

181mg

60%

Sodium

350mg

15%

Total Carbohydrates

23.0g

Dietary Fiber

3.9g

16%

Sugars

3.6g

Protein

70.9g

Vitamin A 162%	•	Vitamin C 116%
Calcium 13%	•	Iron 21%

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

Legend

Calorie Breakdown (?)
Nutrition Breakdown

Daily Values (?)

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A-

Good points

Low in sugar

Very high in niacin

High in phosphorus

Very high in selenium

Very high in vitamin A

High in vitamin B6

Very high in vitamin C

Bad points

High in cholesterol