Sopa De Nopales (Cactus Soup)

Sopa De Nopales (Cactus Soup) Ingredients

1 tb Olive or salad oil	2 tb Lime juice
1 Large onion,chopped	2 tb Fresh cilantro leaves,minced
1 lb Tomatillos*	2 oz Panela/feta cheese,crumbled
6 c Chicken broth,reg strength	Lime wedges (opt)
1 pk Sliced cactus (33 oz)**

Instructions for Sopa De Nopales (Cactus Soup)

Cactus looks forbidding. Stripped of its prickly points, however, it is a mild-mannered vegetable with a slightly tart flavor. Look for easy-to-use canned cactus (sold as NOPALES or NOPALITOS) in supermarkets and Mexican groceries. ======================================================= ================== * - husks removed, rinsed and coarsely chopped ** - packed in water, drained and rinsed. ======================================================= ================== In a 4-5 quart pan over medium heat, stir oil and onion often until onion is golden, about 15 minutes. Add tomatillos; stir often just until soft, about 6 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in cactus, lime juice, and cilantro. Cook until hot. Ladle soup into a tureen. Offer cheese to add to taste. Accompany with lime wedges.

Main Ingredient: ChickenCuisine: Mexican

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