Follow these steps for perfect results
corn tortillas
divided
cooking spray
tomatillos
medium
nopalitos
chopped
Vidalia onion
chopped
garlic cloves
minced
honey
ground cumin
salt
fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
fat-free sour cream
Cilantro sprigs
optional
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cut 1 corn tortilla into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 375°F for 5 minutes or until browned and crispy, creating tortilla strips.
Discard husks and stems from the tomatillos.
Cook whole tomatillos and nopalitos (cactus paddles) in boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender.
Drain the cooked tomatillos and nopalitos.
Heat a medium saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
Add chopped Vidalia onion and minced garlic to the saucepan.
Sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes or until tender.
Cut the remaining 3 corn tortillas into 4 wedges each.
Place the tortilla wedges, cooked tomatillos, cooked nopalitos, sautéed onion and garlic mixture, honey, ground cumin, salt, and chicken broth into a blender.
Process all ingredients in the blender until the mixture is smooth, forming the soup base.
Pour the blended mixture into the saucepan.
Cook the mixture over low heat for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Spoon 1 cup of soup into each of 5 bowls.
Divide the baked tortilla strips evenly over each serving.
Top each serving with 1 tablespoon of fat-free sour cream.
Garnish each serving with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Serve in a rustic bowl, garnished with tortilla strips and a dollop of sour cream.
Serve with a side of Mexican rice.
Serve with a dollop of guacamole.
Light and refreshing.
Crisp acidity complements the soup's tanginess.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Tomatillos and cactus are staple ingredients in Mexican cuisine.
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