Authentic Tomatillo Soup Recipe

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
• 0.5 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until nicely browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside temporarily.
2. Add diced onions and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté over medium-low heat until the onions are translucent and golden, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatillos and jalapeño peppers. Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. Carefully puree the soup in batches using a blender or food processor until smooth. Return the pureed soup to the pot and reheat gently. Stir in hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper according to your taste preferences for added heat.
4. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Stir the shredded chicken into the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with freshly minced cilantro and ladle the soup into bowls. Top with a dollop of sour cream if desired for a richer flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 159 kcal
• Fat Content: 10 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 43 mg
• Protein Content: 11 g
• Cholesterol Content: 27 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 7 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g