Ingredients
For Soy Curls:
- 1 ½ cup unsalted vegetable stock
- 1 ¼ cup soy curls
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 teaspoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
For Chile Base:
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried pasilla chiles
- 3 dried chipotle chiles
- 3 cups boiling water
For Soup Base:
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 cup tomato (diced)
Main Soup Ingredients:
- 6 cups unsalted vegetable stock
- 29 oz. canned white hominy (drained and rinsed)
- 15.5 oz. canned white beans (drained – great northern or cannellini beans)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 ¼ teaspoons salt (or to taste)
Toppings:
- 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
- 2 red radishes (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- Lime wedges
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup white onion (minced)
Instructions
- Hydrate Soy Curls: Bring 1 ½ cup vegetable stock to a boil and pour it over 1 ¼ cup soy curls. Let stand for 10 minutes until hydrated, then drain and press out excess liquid. Set aside.
- Cook Soy Curls: Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat for 90 seconds. Add the drained soy curls in an even layer and cook 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden on most sides.
- Add Chipotle Peppers: Stir in 4 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers and cook for 1 minute to coat soy curls evenly. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Toast Dried Chiles: Remove seeds and stems from ancho, guajillo, pasilla, and chipotle chiles. Toast them in a skillet or comal over medium-high heat for a couple of minutes on each side until fragrant and pliable.
- Soak Chiles: Place toasted chiles in a heatproof bowl, pour 3 cups boiling water over to fully submerge, cover with a plate, and let soak for 15 minutes until softened.
- Blend Chile Sauce: Drain chiles, reserving 1 cup soaking liquid. Blend chiles with the reserved liquid until smooth. Set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat 4 teaspoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for 90 seconds. Add 1 cup diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until softened.
- Add Garlic, Tomato, and Chile Base: Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 cup diced tomato, and the blended chile sauce. Cook 3-4 minutes until mixture slightly thickens.
- Add Main Ingredients and Simmer: Add 6 cups vegetable stock, 29 oz. hominy, 15.5 oz. beans, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 4 teaspoons lime juice, and salt. Bring to a steady simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend Part of the Soup: Remove about ¼ of the soup and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot and stir in the cooked soy curls.
- Serve with Toppings: Portion soup into bowls and top with shredded cabbage, thinly sliced radishes, diced avocado, lime wedges, cilantro, and minced white onion. Serve hot.
Notes
- Soy curls are a great meat substitute, providing texture similar to shredded chicken in this vegan pozole.
- Adjust chipotle peppers in adobo according to your preferred heat level.
- Removing seeds from chiles reduces bitterness and ensures smooth chile sauce.
- Blending a portion of the soup thickens the broth and adds depth.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the toppings and vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 43 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan