HOMINY SAUSAGE SOUP

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"I developed this subtle soup as a starter for a Southwest-style lunch. I serve it with cheese nachos and follow up with chicken or beef taco salad," says Jessie Gunn Stephens of Sherman, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup canned hominy, rinsed and drained
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Crumble sausage into a small skillet. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. In a small saucepan, toast cumin seeds over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until browned. Add coriander and cayenne; cook and stir for 30 seconds. , Add the broth, hominy, jalapeno, pepper and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1768mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.