Spicy Turkey Posole Recipe

Name: Spicy Turkey Posole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Carcass from one 13-pound turkey, plus 6 cups shredded turkey (about 2 pounds); 1 medium yellow onion, quartered; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 bay leaf; Two 15-ounce cans yellow hominy, drained; 3 tomatoes, seeded and diced; 4 garlic cloves, very finely chopped; 1 large jalapeno, thinly sliced crosswise; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves; Salt; Avocado chunks, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and warm corn tortillas, for serving

Servings: persons

Carcass from one 13-pound turkey, plus 6 cups shredded turkey (about 2 pounds)
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 bay leaf
Two 15-ounce cans yellow hominy, drained
3 tomatoes, seeded and diced
4 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1 large jalapeno, thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
Salt
Avocado chunks, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and warm corn tortillas, for serving

1
In a large stockpot, cover the turkey carcass, onion, carrot, celery and bay leaf with 16 cups of water and bring to a boil over moderately high heat.
2
Simmer the turkey stock over moderate heat until the broth is flavorful, about 2 hours.
3
Strain the broth through a coarse sieve into a large heatproof bowl.
4
Return the broth to the stockpot.
5
Add the hominy, tomatoes, garlic and jalapeno and cook over moderately high heat until the broth is reduced to 6 cups, about 30 minutes.
6
Add the shredded turkey and chopped cilantro and simmer until the stew is heated through.
7
Season the posole with salt, ladle into deep bowls and serve with the avocado chunks, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and warm tortillas.

188

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Carcass from one 13-pound turkey, plus 6 cups shredded turkey (about 2 pounds), 1 medium yellow onion, quartered, 1 carrot, chopped, 1 celery rib, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Turkey Posole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Spicy Turkey Posole

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