HOMINY SOUP

1 ham hock
2 cups chicken broth
Water
16-oz can drained hominy
1-3 fresh green chilies, seeded and sliced
1/2 sweet red pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed

Simmer ham hock in chicken broth and enough water almost to cover for 2 hours.  Add hominy, chilies, red pepper and garlic. Simmer 1 hour.  Remove hock.  Discard skin and bone.  Dice meat and return to soup.  Skim off fat and serve with French bread or warm corn tortillas.