Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/4  pounds        tomatillos -- husks removed
     1/3  cup           fresh cilantro -- chopped
   1                    jalapeno or serrano chile -- stemmed
  34                    up chicken broth
  13                    up lime juice
                        salt -- (optional)

Preparation:

Rinse tomatillos; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in a 500 oven until slightly singed (about 15 minutes). Let cool. In a blender or food processor, whirl tomatillos with cilantro and chile. Stir in broth and lime juice; season to taste with salt, if desired. Makes 3 cups.