Ingredients
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Instructions
For the broth flavoring. In a medium-size skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the lard or oil over medium-low. Add the onion and whole garlic cloves, and fry until both are a deep golden-brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Scoop into a blender jar or food processor, add the tomato and process until smooth.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of lard or oil in the same skillet over medium-high. When hot, add the tomato mixture and stir constantly until thick and considerably darker, about 5 minutes. Scrape into a large saucepan.
For the broth. Stir the broth into the tomato mixture, partially cover and simmer for 30 minutes over medium-low heat. Season with salt.
For the garnishing ingredients. If the tortillas are fresh or moist, let them dry out for a few minutes in a single layer. Slice them in half, then slice the halves crosswise into strips 1/4-inch thick. Heat the 1/3 cup vegetable oil in a medium-small skillet over medium-high. When hot, add the tortilla strips and fry, turning frequently, until they are crisp. Drain on paper towels. Cut the chiles into 1-inch squares and fry in the hot oil very briefly, about 3 or 4 seconds; immediately remove and drain, then place in a small serving bowl.
Assembling the soup. Just before serving, divide the cheese among 4 to 6 bowls, and top with the fried tortilla strips. Ladle on the hot soup and serve right away. Pass the toasted chile separately, along with the lime (the juice of which brings out the flavors of the soup).
Great soup but over the years I have made just a couple of changes and let me tell you when I make this soup for my guests everybody wants to have seconds. I make with the same ingredients but with a twist . If Mr Bayless wants to call me I will be glad to share my recepie. I love his show its unique. I admire how he loves Mexican food and has come to understand the real way to cook mexican! Thank you for Your time!
I’m going to make this recipe
Looking forward to trying this recipe. And see if it is as good as how I learned to make it and several other good Mexican Recipes in the Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico when my husband & I were volunteering our work there about 15 years ago. Have you got a good Posole recipe? I lost mine somewhere in our moves.
Hi Anne –
Hope you enjoy the soup! We love it here! Here is a link to a version of pozole that is on our website – but our new cookbook More Mexican Everyday has an amazing slow cooker version!
Very nice! Good, simple flavors brought together in a wonderful combination. The softened cheese from the warm broth was a treat.
Mid-October didn’t allow me a fresh tomato, so I substituted ¼ cup of petite diced tomatoes.