THE GOODS:
TOMATILLO|goodness.
- 10-12 medium sized tomatillos (husk removed, washed and quartered)
- 1-2 cloves of garlic (depending on how many vampires you want to keep away)
- 1/2 C Basil or 1 small container you get at the grocer (crazy delicious)
- 1 Serrano or other hott pepper (if you like spice like moi)
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1/2 lime squeezed
- 1 T fresh ginger, leave whole (the secret weapon)
THE HOW:
- 1. throw all ingredients in the magical food processor and mix until smooth salsa like consistency
*now, the best thing to do with this is to eat a bit and let the rest sit overnight as the flavor really comes out. If you cannot wait, no worries, just read on.
THE REST:
- 3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (leave out if you are a veg head)
- 3-5 C homemade stock or store bought is ok too (add or subtract based on your consistency )
- 6 assorted small new potatoes, quartered (I love the combo bag you can get that has purple, red and white)
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
Garnish:
- green shredded cabbage
- limes
- avocado
- chopped basil
- Grilled Polenta (if you eat corn)
- heat a pot on high
- with a glug of EVOO, add onion and cook until translucent
- add potatoes and saute until browned
- add tomatillo goodness from above
- add stock
- add shredded chicken
- Turn to medium and cook until potatoes are done and soup is hot
- scoop into bowls and garnish with toppings.
We ate withe a simple green salad and a glass of red zin.
MMM… who knew eating green could taste so good!