Sopa De Hongos Y Nopales (Mushroom-Cactu

Yield: 8 Servings
Categories: Soups
1lb"nopales" (cactus paddles)
1/2lbFresh tomatillos (about 6 medium); husked & washed
1/2lbRipe Plum tomatoes (2 medium)
8Cloves garlic; unpeeled
2Small; fresh, hot green chiles (such as Serranos); stems removed
1Onion; cut in to 1/2" thick slices
8cDefatted reduced-sodium chicken stock
8lgSprigs cilantro (oh no!)
2smSprigs "epazote" (optional)
1/2sm"hoja santa" -or-
1/4tsGround aniseed
1/2tbPlus
1/2tsVegetable oil
1lbFresh Shiitake mushrooms; stems removed and caps sliced
Salt to taste
2Dried "Chiles Pasillas"; stemmed; seeded and cut into 1/4" rings
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