Kak'ik - Guatemalan Turkey Soup

Name: Kak'ik - Guatemalan Turkey Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 4 turkey drumsticks or thighs (excess fat and loose skin removed); 6 Roma tomatoes; 2 onions; 2 red peppers; 1 cup tomatillos (husks removed); 4 cups turkey stock (or chicken broth ); 1 dried chile guaque; 1 dried chile pasa; 1 teaspoon cobanero chile powder (or chipotle to taste); 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground ); 1/4 teaspoon cloves (ground ); 2 heads garlic; 1/2 cup cilantro (fresh ); 1/4 cup mint (fresh ); ½ teaspoon achiote (dissolved in a little water)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

This traditional Guatemalan Kak'ik Turkey Soup features dark turkey meat in a delicious, lightly-spiced red broth. One of the most famous Mayan dishes in Guatemala, it's perfect for a hearty fall meal. Or enjoy it as a spicy Latin-inspired alternative to plain roast turkey during the holiday season!

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:26:08 GMT