Turkey Posole

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Thanks Again

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (33)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(33)

Cook Time:
23 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 12 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 23 min
Total:: 35 min

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Directions

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan

2 medium onions, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped

1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palm full

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, eyeball it, 5 to 6 sprigs

Coarse salt and pepper

1 cup beer

16 tomatillos, peeled and coarsely chopped or coarsely processed in food processor

1 (15-ounce) can hominy (looks like jumbo corn and found on specialty food or canned vegetable aisle)

1 quart chicken stock (also stir in any leftover gravy)

1 1/2 to 2 pounds light and dark cooked turkey meat, chopped*

1 lime, juiced

Finely chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish

Corn chips of choice, to top soup or dip

Heat a medium soup pot or large deep skillet over medium high heat. Add vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan, then add the onions, garlic, jalapenos, cumin, thyme, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook 5 to 6 minutes to soften onions then add beer and cook it off, 1 minute. Stir in tomatillos and cook 5 minute more then stir in the hominy, chicken stock, any leftover gravy (up to 2 cups) and the turkey. Heat through, adjust salt and pepper and simmer the posole 10 to 15 minutes over low heat. Stir in lime juice and remove from heat. Garnish soup with cilantro and serve with corn chips to top or dip.

*You may use thick cut deli turkey breast or cut up a rotisserie turkey breast in any flavor, widely available at larger markets who offer rotisserie chickens.

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Jay camanche, IA 01-02-2010
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This deserves a Yum-O
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The first time I made this, I followed the recipe & everyone loved it. This time, I had leftover turkey breast that I'd... smoked on the Weber grill for New Years day Bowl game munching. I'd also saved 2 poblanos I roasted on the grill the same day which I substituted for the jalapenos. I cubed the turkey breast & sliced the turkey skin and poblanos into little strips. The smoky flavor from the turkey skin was awesome and the poblanos were great for flavor and texture. I added 1 cup of turkey gravy mix and could've added more. We served it with fresh guacamole & homemade corn tortilla chips sprinkled with garlic salt & cumin powder. Garnished with avacado slices, sour cream & chopped cilantro. I want to try this with carnitas someday.Read more
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Candace Tempe, AZ 11-30-2009
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Tastes great!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Great way to finish off leftovers & it tastes even better after sitting for a day in the fridge.
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NINA Baton Rouge, LA 03-31-2009
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Best leftover turkey recipe yet.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We had leftover turkey from Christmas in the freezer (This is March). We were ready to throw it out but looked over the... Foodnetwork site to see if there might be a recipe for it. This one was perfect. Since the turkey was from the freezer we didn't try the 30 min schedule - we prepared it in advance and let the turkey baste in the flavors for a couple of hours on warm. We also added a couple of Anaheim peppers to it as well. We have had excellent posole in Santa Fe and other trips to the south west - This is as good as any we have had. Thanks Rachel.... Read more
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Anonymous 05-31-2008
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Great!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I've made this several times and my family loves it, and it's just as good made with pork or chicken.
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Anonymous 11-26-2007
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Great Recipe!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved this recipe. Easy to make, takes up some of the leftovers and a great take on a classic soup.
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Anonymous 11-25-2007
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awesome
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is one of the best soups I have ever made. I will make it again, it was a hit in my house.