Soup: United States – New Mexico – New Mexico Green Chile Stew
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Serving Size: 6
Approximate Time
Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
1 hr 10 min
Ingredients
U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.
- 2 lb (900 g) boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes - 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil - 1 large yellow onion, about 8 oz (225 g), chopped - 4 cloves (approx. 0.42 oz (12 g)) garlic, minced - 6 roasted Hatch green chiles, peeled, seeded and chopped, about 12 oz (340 g) - 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium pork or chicken broth - 1 lb (450 g) Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes - 1 tsp (5 g) kosher salt, adjust to taste - 1/2 tsp (1 g) freshly ground black pepper - 1 tsp (1 g) dried Mexican oregano - 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
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- 2 lb (900 g) boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes - 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil - 1 large yellow onion, about 8 oz (225 g), chopped - 4 cloves (approx. 12 g) garlic, minced - 6 roasted Hatch green chiles, peeled, seeded and chopped, about 12 oz (340 g) - 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium pork or chicken broth - 1 lb (450 g) Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes - 1 tsp (5 g) kosher salt, adjust to taste - 1/2 tsp (1 g) freshly ground black pepper - 1 tsp (1 g) dried Mexican oregano - 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large heavy pot over medium-high heat, add oil and brown pork shoulder cubes in batches until deeply colored, about 6–8 minutes per batch; transfer browned pork to a plate. 2. Add onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes; add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Return pork to pot, add roasted green chiles, broth, potatoes, oregano, salt and pepper, bring to a simmer, cover and cook until pork is tender and potatoes are cooked, about 45–60 minutes; adjust seasoning and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 6
Calories: 489 kcal
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Protein: 31.7 g
Fat: 30.4 g
Saturated fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 107 mg
Fiber: 3.1 g
Sugar: 4.5 g
Sodium: 1589 mg
Potassium: 1086 mg
Calcium: 58 mg
Iron: 3 mg
Vitamin A: 24 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 57.8 mg
Vitamin D: 2.6 µg
Generated: 2026-11-05T20:04:51+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Sodium is a known subtotal. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.