Zucchini Hominy Stew

📜 Collection: Unknown Eighteen | ✍️ Attribution: Tom | 📂 Category: Soups A hearty, rustic stew combining chunky zucchini, canned hominy, and spicy sausage with aromatic onions, garlic, and green chilis. Warmly spiced with oregano and cumin, this flavorful one-pot dish delivers a comforting, savory meal.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins30 minsNone4 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
As neededZucchiniChunked
1 canHominyCanned
1 lbHot SausageSliced or crumbled
1OnionsChopped
2 clovesGarlicMinced
1/2 cupGreen ChiliChopped
1 tspOreganoDried
1 tspCuminGround

Instructions

Step 1: Prep and Cooking

  1. Chunk the zucchini and set aside.
  2. Brown the hot sausage in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked.
  3. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
  4. Stir in the green chili, oregano, and cumin, letting the spices bloom for a minute.
  5. Add the chunked zucchini and canned hominy to the mixture, simmering until the zucchini is tender and the stew is piping hot and well combined.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This stew tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded; store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.


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