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- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz.) white hominy, drained (usually found in the Mexican foods/cooking aisle)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups chicken stock (if you can't find stock you can use chicken broth)
- Toppings: Chopped avocado, shredded cojita cheese or Mozzarella cheese, lime wedges
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