This is one of my favorite soups. Light, yet filling and warms you up.

• oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb boneless skinless Chicken pieces
• 2 large cans chicken broth
• 1 30oz can White Hominy, drained and rinsed
• cumin
• oregano
• dried chile (hot... pick one you like)
• 2 cans mushrooms, drained
• 3-4 zucchini halved and sliced thick
• sour cream

Get a large pot. No, bigger. That's better. Put some oil in the bottom and start cooking the onions. When they begin to become translucent, add the chicken and garlic. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently. Add spices and stir to coat thouroughly, allow to cook for a few moments. Add broth. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow seasonings to permeate the broth. Adjust seasoning if needed at this point. Add remaining ingrediants and stir. Simmer until zucchini is tender to your liking. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top.

This is not quite traditional Posole, but it's good enough for crazy gringos like us. And you. Even if you're not a gringo.

As if you couldn't tell, measurements are approximate and vary by mood and personal taste.