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    Home ▸ Vegan Freezer Friendly Recipes

    The Best Vegan Pozole Verde

    Last modified: December 15, 2022. Originally posted: December 15, 2022 By Sophia DeSantis

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    Two white soup bowls with pozole verde soup loaded with veggies toppings on a wooden surface.

    This vegan pozole verde is flavorful, hearty and an amazing version of the traditional recipe using jackfruit instead of chicken for spot on texture!

    Vegan pozole is a filling soup filled with healthy ingredients and a perfect choice for a dinner the whole family will love.

    Two soup bowls with pozole verde soup and loaded with toppings.
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    This post was originally published on March 18, 2018.

    This flavor of this pozole verde recipe is based off of my homemade salsa verde. You can make this even quicker if you have the salsa premade, or even store bought for an extra simple and fast meal.

    Ingredients

    Pozole is one of those soups that just screams comfort. It's filling yet nutritious and isn't too labor intensive, making it the perfect weeknight family meal.

    It also stores well and gets even better with time so you can prepare it in advance!

    The flavor is unreal, and I love how easy you can customize it with all the toppings. Here is what you need for this vegan pozole verde recipe.

    • Onion 
    • Tomatillos 
    • Poblano peppers
    • Jalapeño
    • Garlic
    • Cilantro 
    • Dried oregano
    • Hominy
    • Jackfruit 
    • Veggie broth 
    Ingredients needed to make a Mexican pozole verde on a wooden surface.

    How To Make Pozole Verde

    Just a few simple steps stand between you and this deliciously satisfying vegan soup recipe:

    1. Sauté the onion, tomatillos, peppers, and seasonings.
    2. Pulse the mixture in a blender to your desired consistency.
    3. Cook the hominy and jackfruit until slightly browned.
    4. Add the puréed tomatillo mixture and broth and simmer.
    5. Top and serve!
    Wooden spoon mixing chopped tomatillos, peppers and cilantro in a pot.
    Top view of a blender with green sauce in it.
    Wooden spoon mixing jackfruit and hominy in a pot.
    Wooden spoon mixing a green broth soup with jackfruit in it.
    Spoon getting a bite of pozole verde soup from a bowl.

    Toppings for Pozole

    One of the many great things about this soup is how customizable it is! I love to offer a wide variety of toppings for the family to dress up their own however they like. Serve with a dollop of Vegan Sour Cream or some of our other favorite toppings:

    • Red onion
    • Green onions
    • Jalapeno
    • Sliced radishes
    • Cabbage
    • Avocado
    • Chips
    • Limes
    Toppings laid out on a wooden surface that you can use for pozole soup.

    Preparation Tips

    Here are a few suggestions that should help you out when making this healthy vegan pozole verde:

    • Your can of hominy may have salt in it. If so, do not add any salt until the end after you try it.
      • If you can't find any, corn or chickpeas would be a good substitute.
    • You can leave out the jackfruit but it's delicious with it and adds great texture since you brown it a bit.
    • Make up the tomatillo mixture beforehand to save some time when making the soup.
    • If you want an extra thick texture you can add some of the hominy to the blender when you are blending the tomatillo mixture.
    • To use a shortcut and make this super easy, you can sub 2 ½ cups of tomatillo based salsa instead of the onion, salt, tomatillos, peppers, garlic and cilantro.
      • Simply skip to the step where you brown the hominy and jackfruit, then add in the jarred salsa with the broth!

    Storage and Freezing Tips

    The great thing about pozole verde is that the flavor gets better with time! This makes this dish a great make ahead recipe.

    • Before storing the pozole allow it to cool first.
    • Keep it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
    • You can also freeze in airtight freezer safe containers for up to 3 months!
    • Reheat leftovers on the stovetop or in the microwave, garnish with toppings, and serve!

    Common Questions

    What is pozole verde made of?

    Traditional pozole is made with broth, pork or chicken, hominy, and chiles. This plant based version uses jackfruit instead of meat!

    What can I substitute for hominy in pozole?

    You can use corn or chickpeas as a substitute for hominy but it will change the flavor of your soup.

    How do you spell posole?

    The way to spell the name of this soup is "pozole".

    What is the difference between pozole and posole?

    Posole is simply another way that some people spell pozole, the words mean the same thing, a delicious broth based soup filled with hominy and chiles!

    What is hominy?

    Hominy is dried corn that is processed in a way that gives it a heartier bean like texture.

    What is the difference between red and green pozole?

    The green pozole, or pozole verde is made with green ingredients such as tomatillos, poblanos, cilantro, and jalapeños. Red pozole is instead made with red peppers such as guajillo, piquin, or ancho peppers.

    Is pozole healthy?

    Yes it is! It's low calorie and packed with nutrients. You can also add more veggies as toppings to make it even healthier.

    More Vegan Soup Recipes

    Soups make the best family meals. They're easy, filling, healthy, and delicious! Here's some more family approved plant based soup recipes:

    • Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup
    • Easy Vegetable Minestrone Soup
    • Healthy Vegan Tomato Soup
    • Creamy Winter Squash Soup
    • Healthy Vegan Carrot Soup
    • Sweet Potato Soup
    • Vegan Tortilla Soup
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    Pozole verde soup in soup bowls topped with cabbage, radishes, jalapeños cilantro and lime.

    The Best Vegan Pozole Verde

    Sophia DeSantis
    This vegan pozole verde is flavorful, hearty and an amazing version of the traditional recipe using jackfruit instead of chicken for spot on texture!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4
    Calories 330 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup sweet or yellow onion , chopped (see note)
    • ½ - 1 teaspoon sea salt , optional (see note)
    • Drizzle of oil or broth to sauté if oil-free
    • 1 pound tomatillos , peeled and chopped (see note)
    • 2 poblano peppers , seeded and chopped (see note)
    • 1 jalapeno , seeded and chopped (see note)
    • 4 cloves garlic , minced (see note)
    • ¼ cup cilantro (see note)
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 30 ounces hominy , canned
    • 14 ounces jackfruit , canned, rinsed and shredded (optional)
    • 4 cups veggie broth , low sodium if needed

    To serve (optional):

    • Red onion
    • Green onions
    • Jalapeno
    • Sliced radishes
    • Cabbage
    • Avocado
    • Chips
    • Limes

    Instructions
     

    • Sauté the onion, salt (if using) and oil or broth until the onions are soft and browning. About 5 minutes.
    • Add the tomatillos, peppers, garlic, cilantro and oregano and cook until the tomatillos have released their liquid and everything is beginning to brown. About 7-8 minutes.
    • Next, take the mixture and carefully put it in a blender, making sure not to get burned. Pulse to chop. Make it as smooth as you prefer.
    • Put hominy and jackfruit into the pot. Cook until browned a little, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the pureed tomatillo mixture back in the pot, then add in the broth.
    • Simmer for about 15 minutes until reduces a bit and thickens.
    • Serve with whatever toppings you prefer!

    Notes

    • If you want to make this super easy, you can sub 2 ½ cups of tomatillo based salsa instead of the onion, salt, tomatillos, peppers, garlic and cilantro. Simply skip to the step where you brown the hominy and jackfruit, then add in the jarred salsa with the broth!
    • Your can of hominy may have salt in it. If so, do not add any salt until the end after you try it.
    • You can leave out the jackfruit but it's delicious with it and adds great texture since you brown it a bit.

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 709mgPotassium: 931mgFiber: 11gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 564IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Samantha

      February 15, 2023 at 11:48 am

      We loved it! Bright and fresh! Thanks for a new recipe! We served it with mexican rice and jicama.

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      • Sophia DeSantis

        February 15, 2023 at 11:56 am

        Yay!! So happy you loved it!! I love the sides you used too!

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    2. Kimiko

      July 25, 2022 at 1:18 pm

      This was my first time making pozole, and my family LOVED it !! Easy to follow along and sooooo flavorful. I won't be ordering take out pozole anymore. Homemade here on out. The only thing I modified is I cooked my jackfruit separate and added crispy bits on top. That's just a preference though since I use it a lot.

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      • Sophia DeSantis

        July 25, 2022 at 4:42 pm

        I am so happy to hear Kimiko!! Thrilled you liked it!

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    3. Chelsee Lee

      January 21, 2021 at 10:10 am

      What an interesting use for jack fruit

      Reply

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