butternut squash hominy posole

By Jody

Ingredients

• 1/4 c canola oil
• 1 qt butternut squash cubes
• 1/2 c diced onion
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 qt vegetable broth
• 1 25 oz can hominy, drained
• shredded cabbage
• avocado thinly sliced
• radishes thinly sliced
• lime wedge
• warm corn tortillas

Preparation

Step 1

heat oil over medium high heat in large heavy bottom pot. add squash and onion and salt. cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables begin to soften, 7-8 minutes. add tomato paste, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano and cook 1 minute. stir often. add broth and hominy and bring to a simmer. simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes until squash is tender. season with salt to taste.
garnish with cabbage, avocado, radish and lime. serve with tortillas.