“Kaq ik,” Guatemalan turkey soup

Directions

1. Wash the turkey and cook it with the mint, half of the cilantro, a head of garlic, cinnamon, and salt. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
2. Grill the tomatoes, the tomatillos, the remaining cilantro, and the guaque peppers separately. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
3. Combine the grilled tomatoes, the milk tomatoes, the cilantro, the onion stems, the hot peppers, and the cloves of garlic with a little of the turkey’s cooking broth. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
4. Strain the mixture and discard the solids. ≈ 3 min
5. Add this preparation to the turkey. ≈ 3 min
6. Mix a small amount of achiote and add it to the turkey. ≈ 3 min
7. Adjust the seasoning with salt. ≈ 2 min
8. Let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. ⏱ 15 min
9. If the broth is too thin, mix a slice of toasted bread with a little broth and add it. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
10. Serve a piece of turkey with the broth, and garnish with a samphire leaf. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
11. Served with a rice accompaniment. ≈ 3 min