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Corn and Tomatillo Soup

Makes 8 servings

Each serving equals 1 cup of fruit or vegetables 

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup tomatillos
  • 1½ cup onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic gloves, diced
  • 1 tsp margarine
  • 3¾ cup whole kernel corn
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 4 oz diced green chilies
  • ¼ cup spinach, chopped
  • 1 tsp sugar 

Directions

  1. Sauté tomatillos, onion and garlic in with margarine for five minutes. 
  2. Remove to food processor and add peas and cilantro. 
  3. Purée to chunky. 
  4. Pour in pan and add chicken stock, diced green chilies, chopped spinach, corn, and sugar. 
  5. Heat and serve.

Nutritional analysis per serving: 

  • Calories 128
  • Protein 5 g
  • Fat 2 g
  • Calories From Fat 14%
  • Cholesterol 2 mg
  • Carbohydrates 25 g
  • Fiber 4 g
  • Sodium 113 mg.

Source: 

www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov