Roasted Tomatillo Chicken Soup

Roasted Tomatillo Chicken Soup – let the magic of roasted tomatillos and jalapeños warm you from the inside with this wholesome soup.

Note: Roasted Tomatillo Chicken Soup first appeared on January 18, 2012. I have since updated this recipe from the archives with improved kitchen notes, recipe annotation, and updated photographs. I hope you enjoy this favorite from my kitchen.

Roasted Tomatillo Chicken Soup

It’ll put hair on your chest.

But I’m guessing you could use some right now. Some soup, that is. Though, who knows, maybe you might want a little hair on your chest, because winter is, indeed, back. And it’s cold.

Well, this will warm you right up. It will fire up that belly and then set your little tastebuds’ fire alarms ringing.

Warming Ingredients

I may have it easy when it comes to winter, but we finally got our share of freezing temperatures this week. When I let the dog out this morning and was greeted by a blast of frigid air, I was craving soup well before breakfast time. As soon as I could, into the oven these tomatillos went, to roast and soften into a smokey, spicy pulp. They were going to be perfect in a Roasted Tomatillo Chicken Soup.

I may have gotten a little overzealous, because I roasted a whole jalapeno, too, and threw it into the soup pot. Let’s just say, I was shivering one minute, and sweating the next.

Tomatillo Chicken Soup – Heat Alternative

The good thing is, you don’t have to add that jalapeno. The tomatillos do enough magic on their own. But if it’s cold and snowy where you are, and the windows are frosted over and you are craving some heat, you may have to call in the big guns. I assure you, the peppers will do the trick.

Note: This post for Roasted Tomatillo Chicken Soup first appeared on January 18, 2012. I have since updated this recipe from the archives with improved kitchen notes, recipe annotation, and updated photographs. I hope you enjoy this favorite from my kitchen.

More soup recipes to warm you from the inside:

Habanero Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Instant Pot Beef Nilaga
Roasted Tomato, Garlic, and Herb Soup
Pressure Cooker Creamy Rotisserie Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Filipino Chicken and Asparagus Sotanghon (Glass Noodle) Soup
Simple, Classic Chili

Roasted Tomatillo Chicken Soup

The tomatillos, when roasted, round out their flavor into a wonderful, mellow heat. If you desire more, then add a jalapeno. If not, certainly leave it out. The dollop of creme fraiche will also help to tone down any fiery flavors. This soup is very flexible — feel like making it vegetarian? Leave out the chicken. Beans and corn kernels would work nicely as well.

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4.89 from 9 votes

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 178kcal

Author Liren Baker

Ingredients

• ▢ 4 medium tomatillos peeled and clean
• ▢ 1 jalapeno optional
• ▢ 1/2 cup cilantro plus extra for garnish
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 leek white parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced
• ▢ 1 clove garlic minced
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
• ▢ 4 cups chicken stock
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cumin
• ▢ 1 skinless boneless chicken breast
• ▢ creme fraiche for serving

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roast the tomatillos (and jalapeno if desired) for about 30 minutes, flipping halfway. The peppers will be done when browned and soft to the touch.
• Let the tomatillos cool for a few minutes, then place them in a food processor with the cilantro and puree. If using the jalapeno, remove and discard seeds before pureeing. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil and cook the leeks, until softened. Add the garlic and season lightly with salt. Add the chicken stock, cumin, and chicken, and bring to a boil. Let it cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Remove the chicken and shred. Set aside.
• Working in batches, put tomatillo puree and soup into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
• Return to the soup pot, bring to a boil and simmer. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
• Put the chicken back into the pot and heat through.
• Serve hot with a dollop of creme fraiche, additional cilantro garnish, and some crusty warm bread or tortilla strips.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 12.4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.6mg

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