Meal Planning
More Tools
About Yummly
®/™©2024 Yummly. All rights reserved.
Add to Meal Planner
Description
Nopal cactus has been a versatile and tasty part of Mexican diets for a very long time. The cactus pieces provide a crunchy texture to any dish. This Nopal soup is aromatic, creamy and hearty. This recipe combines nopales with hearty spices and flavors for a powerful palate pleasing soup. It not only is low in calories, it also tastes great and is perfect for a cold winter day. Enjoy!
Ingredients
US|METRIC
8 SERVINGS
- 1/2 lb. nopal (washed and cut in to squares.)
- 1 onion (cut in half)
- 2 sprigs coriander
- 4 chile peppers (Guajillo, seeded and soaked in boiling water until soft)
- 5 tomatoes (cooked)
- 1/2 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 Tbsp. corn oil
- 3 sprigs coriander
- chicken stock
- 1 pinch cumin
- salt
- 4 cups water
- corn flour (optional)
Did you make this?
Add All to Shopping List
Add to Meal Planner
Directions
- Place a casserole or pot on the stove, and add the nopal and water into it. Bring to a boil. Strain the nopal from the water. Clean the nopal completely.
- Throw the nopal in the pot again and fill the pot with more water.
- Add the onion and coriander and cook for 10 minutes.
NutritionView More
Unlock full nutritional details with subscription
120Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
Calories120Calories from Fat50 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat6g9% |
Saturated Fat0.5g3% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol5mg2% |
Sodium330mg14% |
Potassium430mg12% |
Protein6g |
Calories from Fat50 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate11g4% |
Dietary Fiber2g8% |
Sugars5g |
Vitamin A15% |
Vitamin C25% |
Calcium8% |
Iron4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Notes
Add Note
Jot it down
Subscribe to Yummly to add notes