Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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5
servings
4 unit

corn tortillas

divided

1 unit

cooking spray

16 unit

tomatillos

medium

1 cup

nopalitos

chopped

0.25 cup

Vidalia onion

chopped

2 unit

garlic cloves

minced

1 tbsp

honey

0.5 tsp

ground cumin

0.25 tsp

salt

15.75 unit

fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

5 tbsp

fat-free sour cream

1 unit

Cilantro sprigs

optional

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 2
~3 min

Cut 1 corn tortilla into 1/4-inch-wide strips.

Step 3
~3 min

Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

Step 4
~3 min

Bake at 375°F for 5 minutes or until browned and crispy, creating tortilla strips.

Step 5
~3 min

Discard husks and stems from the tomatillos.

Step 6
~3 min

Cook whole tomatillos and nopalitos (cactus paddles) in boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender.

Step 7
~3 min

Drain the cooked tomatillos and nopalitos.

Step 8
~3 min

Heat a medium saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.

Step 9
~3 min

Add chopped Vidalia onion and minced garlic to the saucepan.

Step 10
~3 min

Sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes or until tender.

Step 11
~3 min

Cut the remaining 3 corn tortillas into 4 wedges each.

Step 12
~3 min

Place the tortilla wedges, cooked tomatillos, cooked nopalitos, sautéed onion and garlic mixture, honey, ground cumin, salt, and chicken broth into a blender.

Step 13
~3 min

Process all ingredients in the blender until the mixture is smooth, forming the soup base.

Step 14
~3 min

Pour the blended mixture into the saucepan.

Step 15
~3 min

Cook the mixture over low heat for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Step 16
~3 min

Spoon 1 cup of soup into each of 5 bowls.

Step 17
~3 min

Divide the baked tortilla strips evenly over each serving.

Step 18
~3 min

Top each serving with 1 tablespoon of fat-free sour cream.

Step 19
~3 min

Garnish each serving with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of cumin to your taste.

For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Toast the tortilla strips for a more intense flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of Mexican rice.

Serve with a dollop of guacamole.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Quesadillas
Mexican Rice
Guacamole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Tomatillos and cactus are staple ingredients in Mexican cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Dia de Muertos
Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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