The tomatillo are sometimes mistaken and thought to be part of the tomato family. In fact, they are part of the nightshade family and related to the Cape Gooseberry.
This fruit can be several colors when ripe, including yellow, red, green, or even purple. The yellow and green ones have a tendency to be tart, suitable for cooking main courses. While the red and purple varieties can be sweeter, better suited for fruit-like uses; jams & preserves.
Here's a fantastic soup that is spicy and tart with a nice citrus undertone to balance it out. It's great for any day during week and to serve for game day on the weekend. Your whole house will smell wonderful and everyone will be clamoring to try this out.
Ingredients
- Soup:
- 6 Medium Tomatillos, Husks Removed and Rinsed
- 1 Small Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
- 1 Small Yellow Bell Pepper, Chopped
- 1 Small Orange Bell Pepper, Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Red Onion, Chopped
- 1 Stalk Celery, Chopped
- 4 Oz. Can Diced Roasted Green Chilies
- 1 Small Fresh Jalapeno, Seeded and Minced (Optional)
- 1 Small Fresh Lime, Zest Removed and 1 Half Juiced
- 32 Ozs. Chicken Broth
- 1 1/2 Tsp. Ground Cumin
- 2 1/2 Tsp. Chili Powder
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Tsp. Salt
- 1 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 Lbs. Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast
- 2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
- 3 Tbsp. White Corn Meal
- 1/2 Cup Warm Chicken Broth (105° - 115°F)
- 2 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- Garnish:
- 8 Oz. Sour Cream
- 1/4 Cup Red Onion, Diced
- 1/4 Cup Red Bell Pepper, Diced
- 1 Small Avocado, Peeled and Diced
- 1/2 Fresh Lime, Cut Into 4 Wedges and Halved
- 32 Ozs. Tortilla Strips
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 571g | |
Recipe makes 6 servings | |
Calories 696 | |
Calories from Fat 217 | 31% |
Total Fat 24.43g | 31% |
Saturated Fat 7.22g | 29% |
Trans Fat 0.14g | |
Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
Sodium 1373mg | 57% |
Potassium 992mg | 28% |
Total Carbs 89.34g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber 11.6g | 39% |
Sugars 7.9g | 5% |
Protein 32.24g | 52% |
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