Posole (Vegetarian) Recipe

Name: Posole (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup textured vegetable protein, chunks; 3 cups water, boiling; 2 onions, chopped; 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 2 (15 ounce) cans white hominy or (15 ounce) cans yellow hominy; 4 diced tomatoes (fresh or canned); vegetarian chicken broth (I use Frontier brand powdered broth); 1 tablespoon chili powder (I use Frontier brand Fiesta Blend); 3 -5 stalks fresh cilantro, chopped; 6 cups water (additional); lime juice

Servings: persons

1 cup textured vegetable protein, chunks
3 cups water, boiling
2 onions, chopped
4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 (15 ounce) cans white hominy or (15 ounce) cans yellow hominy
4 diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
vegetarian chicken broth (I use Frontier brand powdered broth)
1 tablespoon chili powder (I use Frontier brand Fiesta Blend)
3 -5 stalks fresh cilantro, chopped
6 cups water (additional)
lime juice

1
Add several tablespoons of powdered broth (to your taste) to boiling water.
2
Stir until dissolved.
3
Add Textured vegetable protein chunks.
4
Cover and remove from heat.
5
Let the chunks absorb the liquid while you prepare the rest of the soup.
6
In a large soup pot, saute onion until soft.
7
Add garlic and continue sauteing until fragrance is released.
8
Add chili powder to sauteed vegetables and mix well.
9
Add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil.
10
Stir in chilies, hominy and tomatoes.
11
Add Textured vegetable protein chunks and additional broth powder to taste.
12
Simmer for 10-20 minutes to blend flavors.
13
Add fresh cilantro to bowl (Some folks don't care for the taste).
14
Add a squirt of lime juice to taste.
15
Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips.

1829

kcal

Calories

185

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup textured vegetable protein, chunks, 3 cups water, boiling, 2 onions, chopped, 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Posole (Vegetarian) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Posole (Vegetarian)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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