Tomatillo Soup Recipe

Name: Tomatillo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound chopped tomatillos; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 4 cups chicken stock; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup sour cream (optional); salt to taste; ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound chopped tomatillos
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
4 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

1
Heat oil over high heat in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Saute chicken in oil until both sides are browned, approximately 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken, and set aside.
2
Add onions and garlic to saucepan, and saute until golden. Stir in the tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover the pot, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
3
Puree vegetables in batches in a blender or food processor. Return to pot, and reheat. At this point taste the soup; if not piquant enough, add cayenne pepper or pepper sauce.
4
Slice the chicken into thin slices, and then shred. Stir into soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
When ready to serve, stir in the minced cilantro and ladle into bowls. Put a dollop of sour cream on top of each portion, and let it melt a bit. Top each dollop with a single cilantro leaf, and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Tomatillo Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tomatillo Soup

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