Tomatillo Soup
Tomatillo Soup brings a lively tang from tomatillos balanced by gentle heat from jalapeños and warm spices. Tender shredded chicken adds substance, while a dollop of sour cream lends a cool, velvety finish. It’s a satisfying bowl for weeknights or casual gatherings when you want bright, Mexican-inspired flavor.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then add the chicken and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the saucepan and set it aside.
- 2
Add the onions and garlic to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatillos and jalapeño peppers. Add the broth and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Puree the soup in batches in a blender or food processor. Return it to the pot and reheat. Add hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper to taste.
- 4
Shred the cooked chicken; stir it into the soup and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the minced cilantro and ladle into bowls; top with sour cream if you like.
- Calories 198.8 kcal Moderate
- Protein 20.86 g Good Source
- Carbs 7.44 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.9 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.21 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 53.71 mg Moderate
- Sodium 367.16 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.96 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.56 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 32.57 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.07 mg Low Source
- Potassium 303.34 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 12.6 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 16.09 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Tomatillo Soup is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 198.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomatillo Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Tomatillo Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Tomatillo Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tomatillo Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 198.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomatillo Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
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