Shiitke and porcini posole

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
20Dried Shiitake Mushrooms; stemmed, caps broken into 4-6 pieces
½ounceDried Porcini Mushrooms
1quartHot Meat Broth; such as pork, beef, chicken, duck or a combination
2cupsCooked Hominy
Salsa
Salt
Black Pepper
Slices of Jack Cheese

Directions

Combine the mushrooms and hot broth in a saucepan. Cover and let sit until softened, 15-20 minutes. when the mushrooms are soft, add the hominy and salsa to taste. Simmer 15-25 minutes, or until the flavors are melded. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve right away, either as is or ladled over a slab of Jack cheese.

Per serving: 130 calories, 8 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate, 4 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, no fat, no cholesterol.

Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 3 May 1995 Typed by Katherine Smith Kook-Net: The Shadow Zone IV - Stinson Beach, CA