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
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 medium sized potato ( it will make the soup thicker)
- ¼ cup heavy cream ( optional-it will make the soup creamier. Add before blending)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil over high heat in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Sauté chicken in oil until both sides are browned, approximately 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken, and set aside. Add onions and garlic to saucepan, and sauté 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. 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. Slice the chicken into thin slices, and then shred. Stir into soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 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. You can adapt this to vegetarian by using chicken stock, omit the meat and then add what -ever herbs you like as a garnish. I have had this with a dollop of yogurt instead and sour cream ad it was great