Chicken Pozole

Directions

1. 1
   Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook for 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Add the garlic, chile powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste and cook for a minute, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Add water, chicken broth and hominy, and bring to a boil.
4. 4
   Reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Add chicken and taste soup for seasoning, add salt if needed. Season with pepper.
6. 6
   Cook until heated through.
7. 7
   Ladle into bowl and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
8. 8
   Add 4 cups water, broth, and hominy. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until fragrant, about 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Stir in chicken; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until heated through. (When freezing, cool completely before transferring to airtight containers.).
10. 10
    To serve, divide among bowls, and garnish as desired.