Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1 white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3/4 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
  • About 2 tbsp. lime juice
  • About 2 tsp. green hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Method

  • Chop tomatillos coarsely. Puree half each of tomatillos, onion, and broth in a blender with garlic. Rub through a fine strainer into a stainless steel bowl; discard contents of strainer. Finely chop remaining tomatillos. Add remaining tomatillos, onion, and broth; cucumber; 2 tbsp. lime juice; 2 tsp. hot sauce; and the oregano to bowl and stir.
  • Nest bowl in ice water; stir often until cold, 15 minutes. Add avocado and cilantro and, if you like, more lime juice and hot sauce.
  • Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1-cup serving.