serano chile

Chilled Tomatillo and Yogurt Soup

Chilled Tomatillo and Yogurt Soup
Prep time: 150
Yield:1 ()

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb tomatillos, hulled and washed
  • 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 1 serano chile
  • 1 c peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped cucumber
  • 0.25 c roughly chopped onion
  • 0.25 c roughly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 0.5 c homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat
  • 1 T freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 0.5 t coarse salt
  • 0.5 c plain nonfat yogurt
  • 0.5 c water
  • 2 avocado, cut into cubes (optional)

Directions

Heat broiler. Place tomatillos, garlic, and serrano chile in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and roast until tomatillos are soft and browned in spots, about 7 minutes. Turn all items; continue cooking until other side is soft and browned, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat; let cool slightly. Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack; let cool completely. Peel garlic; place cloves in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Add tomatillos, serrano, and any accumulated juices along with cucumber, onion, cilantro, stock, lime juice, and salt; blend until mixture is smooth. Add yogurt and the water; process until they are just combined. Transfer to a large bowl or plastic storage container; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. To serve, ladle into bowls; garnish with avocado and/or cilantro leaves.

Notes:

makes 1 quart Source: Martha Stewart Living