This Quick and Easy Tomatillo Soup recipe is an unbeatable way to enjoy a hearty bowl of deliciousness in no time. Filled with yummy vegetables and easily adaptable to suit your taste, it’s sure to become one of your go-to favorites when you don’t have much time but still want something nutritious. Spice it up or tone it down – just chop, simmer and stir in whatever you fancy. Mix some shredded chicken for full bellies and happy hearts if some extra protein is needed.
Total Time
30min
5.0
1 Rating
Author: SideChef Everyday
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
6
Tomatillos
•
1
can
(4 oz)
Diced Green Chiles
, drained
•
3
cloves
Garlic
, finely chopped
•
1
Medium
Yellow Onion
, chopped
•
2
Jalapeño Peppers
, sliced
•
2
cups
Fresh Spinach
, thawed
•
1
can
(15 oz)
Hominy
, drained, divided
•
1
can
(15 oz)
Pinto Beans
, drained
•
2
cups
Vegetable Stock
•
3
Tbsp
Olive Oil
•
2
tsp
Ground Cumin
•
1
tsp
Ground Coriander
•
4
cups
Water
•
3
Bay Leaves
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Cubed
Avocados
For Garnish
•
to taste
Shredded
Green Cabbage
•
to taste
Sliced
Radishes
•
to taste
Limes
•
to taste
Chopped
Fresh Cilantro
•
to taste
Tortilla Chips
Cooking Instructions
1.
In a stockpot, heat Olive Oil (3 Tbsp) over medium-high heat. Add Yellow Onion (1), Garlic (3 cloves), Diced Green Chiles (1 can), Jalapeño Peppers (2), Tomatillos (6), Fresh Spinach (2 cups), Ground Cumin (2 tsp), and Ground Coriander (1 tsp).
2.
Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until the onions are slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
3.
Transfer to a blender, add 3/4 cup of Hominy (3/4 can), and blend until smooth. Set aside.
4.
In a stockpot over medium-high heat, pour the tomatillo blend, Vegetable Stock (2 cups), Water (4 cups), Pinto Beans (1 can), Bay Leaves (3), and the remaining Hominy (1/4 can). Bring to a simmer until all of the flavors have combined and the liquid is slightly reduced and thickened.
5.
Season with Salt (to taste). Remove from heat.
6.
Transfer to a serving bowl and optionally top with Fresh Cilantro (to taste), Green Cabbage (to taste), Radishes (to taste), chopped onion, Avocados (to taste), Lime Wedges (to taste), and Tortilla Chips (to taste). Enjoy it warm!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
404
FAT
11.6 g
PROTEIN
23.8 g
CARBS
93.3 g
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