Butternut Squash Posole

Serves: 5

Shirley Senger

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

49

Sweetness

38

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

1 tbsp

Chili Powder

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

Directions:

1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat

2

Stir in the chili powder

3

Add the squash, poblano, oregano, cumin, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the poblano softens slightly, about5 minutes

4

Add 5 cups water, the tomato puree and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and bring to a simmer

5

Uncover and cook until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes, adding the hominy during the last 2 minutes of cooking

6

Season the posole with salt and divide among bowls

7

Top with the avocado and salsa and sprinkle with oregano

8

Serve with chips

9

Photograph by Justin Walker