Chicken-Tomatillo Soup

Chicken-Tomatillo Soup

Tomatillos and chile peppers are blended into a tasty green sauce which adds a bright, fruity flavor to the broth of this yummy chicken soup.

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
60 min
Total Time
90 min
Servings
4

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine chicken, bell pepper, cumin, and salt in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Remove chicken and reserve 4 cups cooking broth in the pot. Remove and discard skin and bones; shred meat and set aside.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'While the chicken is cooling, combine tomatillos and chile peppers in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the skins are soft, 5 to 8 minutes, being careful not to overcook. Drain and allow to cool slightly. Peel and chop finely.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine tomatillos, chile peppers, and garlic in a blender; process for 30 seconds, making a green sauce. Add sauce to reserved chicken broth. Add chicken and bring to a boil.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Divide tortilla chips between 4 bowls. Ladle chicken soup over chips, then top with Colby-Jack cheese, avocado, olives, and cilantro sprigs.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)

488
Calories
38 g
Protein
25 g
Carbs
28 g
Fat
8 g
Fiber
614 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/285092/chicken-tomatillo-soup/
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