Chicken Tomatillo Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 quart chicken stock
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2 lbs tomatillos, husked, washed, and quartered
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped hot green chili pepper (to taste)
• 2 -3 cups cooked chicken, in bite-sized pieces
• shredded cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, and or mexican crema

Recipe

• 1 heat 1 tablespoon oil or chicken fat in a large saucepan. add onions, carrots, and garlic and sauté until golden brown (about 10 minutes).
• 2 add tomatillos, chile, and chicken stock. bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• 3 remove from heat and let cool, then puree in blender in batches, or use an immersion blender.
• 4 season to taste. if not spicy enough, gradually add cayenne pepper, chili flakes, or hot sauce to suit your taste.
• 5 reheat on medium-high heat and add chicken. serve immediately, or within a few days, or process in a pressure canner using 10 pounds of pressure for 80 minutes, or using instructions for your canner.