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Sopa De Nopal (Cactus Soup)

Soup - Vegetable - -

INGREDIENTS

8 oz / 230 g can nopalitos
1 quart / 1 L boiling salted water
1/8 t baking soda
2 whole cloves garlic
1 small onion, sliced
2 lb / 900 g green tomatillos, roasted in a skillet
1 quart / 1 L water
1 chipolte chile
1/2 t marjoram

METHOD

Roast the tomatillos in a skillet for 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Blend the tomatillos with the garlic and 1 cup of the water. Strain and add the nopalitos, the chipolte chile, plus 3 more cups of water. Add the marjoram, bring to a boil and salt to taste. Serve with tortillas warmed in a dry skillet, wrapped in a cloth napkin.

NOTES

From 'A Taste of Mexico' by Kippy Nigh.

posted by Mr Falafel

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