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Mexican Beef and Hominy Soup





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Makes 5 to 6 quarts; 10 to 12 servings

Notes: You can prepare soup through step 4 (except do not return soup to boil after adding hominy and do not skim fat) up to 1 day ahead; cool, cover, and chill. To finish, lift off and discard solid fat. Reheat to serve.

Mexican Beef and Hominy Soup




James Carrier
 2 pounds fat-trimmed boned beef chuck or stew meat, rinsed and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
 1 onion (8 oz.), peeled and chopped
 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
 1 or 2 tablespoons chili powder
 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 3 quarts fat-skimmed beef broth
 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes
 2 pounds banana squash
 2 stalks celery (4 oz. total)
 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies
 2 cans (15 oz. each) golden or white hominy, drained and rinsed, or 4 cups frozen corn kernels
  Salt and pepper
  About 1 cup sour cream
  About 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Step 1
1

In a covered 8- to 10-quart pan over high heat, bring beef, onion, garlic, and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook over high heat, stirring often, until juices have evaporated and meat is browned, 10 to 20 minutes.

Step 2
2

Add chili powder (use larger amount for spicier flavor) and cumin; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add broth and tomatoes, including juice. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until meat is almost tender to bite, about 1 hour.

Step 3
3

Meanwhile, slice peel off squash and cut flesh into 3/4-inch cubes. Rinse celery and slice diagonally 1/4 inch thick.

Step 4
4

Add squash, celery, and green chilies; cover and return to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until squash and beef are tender when pierced, about 15 minutes longer. Stir in hominy and return to a boil. Skim and discard fat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5
5

Serve soup from pan, or pour into a tureen. Put sour cream and cilantro in bowls and offer to add to taste.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories246
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g13%

Saturated Fat 4.7g24%
Cholesterol 58mg20%
Sodium 396mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 15g6%

Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Protein 22g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.