Tomatillo Soup

Recipesfull introduces to you: Low Sodium Recipes. (Tomatillo Soup). This is a great soup that can be spiced up or tamed down depending on your individual taste. Keep in mind that you if can not purchase fresh tomatillos at your local grocery store you can substitute with canned tomatillos, drained and chopped. Try garnishing with sour cream, as indicated in the recipe. Top with a leaf of cilantro.

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Tomatillo Soup

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

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

¼ cup sour cream

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

Green Tomato Relish

Diet and Healthy

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil over high heat in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Saute chicken in oil until both sides are browned approximately 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 2

Add onions and garlic to saucepan and saute until golden. Stir in the tomatillos jalapeno peppers and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover the pot and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Puree vegetables in batches in a blender or food processor. Return to pot and reheat. At this point taste the soup; if not piquant enough add cayenne pepper or pepper sauce.

Step 4

Slice the chicken into thin slices and then shred. Stir into soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 5

When ready to serve stir in the minced cilantro and ladle into bowls. Put a dollop of sour cream on top of each portion and let it melt a bit. Top each dollop with a single cilantro leaf and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Tomatillo Soup

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 159.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.5g 21%

Carbohydrates: 7.4g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 4g

Fat: 10.1g 16%

Saturated Fat: 2.4g 12%

Cholesterol: 27mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 290.9IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.8mg 60%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 13.9mg 23%

Folate: 14.3mcg 4%

Calcium: 29mg 3%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 30.7mg 11%

Potassium: 366.8mg 10%

Sodium: 43.3mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 90.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.