Nixto Soup Recipe
Tomato | Masa | Pasilla Negro | Thyme | Piñon
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Grains
Nuts
Liquids
Seasonings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chiles
Roast the Pasilla Negro chiles over an open flame or in a dry skillet until they are charred. Remove from heat, let cool, and then remove the stems and seeds.
- 2
Blend the Base
In a blender, combine the roasted chiles, tomatoes, thyme, salt, and black pepper with 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Soup
In a large pot, heat the vegetable broth and the blended mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.
- 4
Add Masa
In a separate bowl, mix the masa harina with 1 cup of water to form a smooth paste. Stir this into the simmering soup and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 5
Finish with Piñon
For the final touch, add the piñon nuts to the soup and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
