posole

noun

po·so·le | \ pō-ˈsō-(ˌ)lā

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variants: or pozole

Definition of posole

: a thick soup chiefly of Mexico and the U.S. Southwest made with pork, hominy, garlic, and chili

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Here are 48 recipe ideas, from enchiladas to posole—and yes, guacamole. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, "48 Recipes for Mexican Foods That Aren't Tacos," 25 Apr. 2018 The brunch menu also includes huevos rancheros, other breakfast dishes and chicken posole. — Bud Kennedy, star-telegram, "They were the best fajitas years ago. Now they're back, along with Saturday brunch | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 13 May 2018 Gallo Blanco The celebration starts early and includes $5 posole bowls on May 2, all-day happy hour on May 3, $4 sangria on May 4; free churros with every order over $20 on May 5; and $4 Bloody Mary’s on May 6. — Georgann Yara, azcentral, "Cinco de Mayo deals: 40 restaurants for Mexican food specials, cheap beer and margaritas," 28 Apr. 2018 The Steamed Halibut served atop a super-tasty guajillo chile posole broth with mint, cilantro, avocado, and crispy blue corn hits all the best notes of creamy, crunchy, and spicy. — Las Vegas, Bon Appetit, "The Next Level Dishes You Must Try While in Vegas," 19 Mar. 2018 The meaty, flaky, and firm fish holds up in soups, and is versatile enough to star in Spanish-style poaches or take a backseat in Mexican posole. — Elyssa Goldberg, Bon Appetit, "For Cod's Sake, Make These 20 Awesome Recipes Already," 29 May 2017 Here are 35 recipeideas, from enchiladas to posole—and yes, guacamole. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, "35 Recipes for Mexican Foods That Aren't Tacos," 10 Apr. 2017 Sure, some things translated beautifully: the tart, faintly smoky hibiscus cocktail and that brothy posole were dead ringers for the originals. — Alison Roman, Bon Appetit, "Oaxaca: A Wonderland of Cheese, Corn, and Color," 26 Apr. 2017 Divide posole among bowls, top with onion, cabbage, radishes, and oregano. — Bon Appetit, "Red Posole with Pork," 19 May 2017

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