Almost Healthy Pozole

Dried california chilis (like 6-7)
2 cans of hominy
1-2 lbs of chopped boneless chicken (whatever you like)
2-4 cloves of garlic
1 onion, chopped
olive or vegetable oil
2 Tbs oregano
2 cans of black beans

Pull off the tops of the chilis and get out as many of the seeds as possible. In a medium size bowl, pour boiling water over the chilis (you may have to weigh the chilis down with a bowl or something to keep them under water). When the chilis have softened (10 minutes or so) add them, the garlic, and onion to the blender. Add some of the chili water and process until smooth. In a large pot, warm some oil and brown chicken till almost done. Add the chili paste and oregano and let cook for a minute or two. Add hominy and 3 or so cups of water (or chicken stock). Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes until chicken is really tender. Add drained and rinsed beans. Warm and serve with any/all of the following:

sliced avocados
sliced radishes
thinly sliced cabbage
fresh squeezed limes
chopped cilantro
tortilla chips or tostadas