Guatemalan Turkey Soup (Kak-Ik) | Saveur

Guatemalan Turkey Soup (Kak-Ik) | Saveur

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This rustic turkey soup—often served when christening a new home in Guatemala—has a sweet-sour broth made from puréed tomatoes, tomatillos, and lots of garlic.

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Ingredients

  • 4 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> lb. dark-meat turkey pieces, such as small legs and thighs
  • 1 tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
  • 3 medium heads garlic, cloves peeled
  • 14 small tomatillos (about 8 oz.), husked and rinsed
  • 4 medium vine-ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lb.)
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup minced green onions
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1 tsp. ground achiote (annatto seed)
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 3 large bay leaves
  • Hot sauce or chile paste, for serving (optional)

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