Aztec Stew
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Aztec Stew Yield 15 cups Equipment Required large stock pot Ingredients · 1 lb nopalitos, cut into pieces · 5 new potatoes, cut into cubes · 1 brown onion, medium · 6 Hatch chilies, fresh · 1 jalapeno, fresh, chopped into medium to small pieces · 4 tomatoes, medium, diced · 2 zucchini, cut into pieces (or other similar squash) · 1-1⁄2 cups chickpeas, cooked · 3 cloves garlic · 3 tablespoons olive oil · 3 tablespoons canola oil · 1 quart vegetable stock · 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano · 1 teaspoon thyme leaves dry · 1 teaspoon sea salt · 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground · 1 cup corn, freshly roasted (optional) · 3 carrots, shredded (optional) · 8 oz baby bella mushrooms (optional) · 1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh, coarsely chopped (per serving, for garnish) Directions Rinse the bagged nopalitos well, remove any bad pieces and set aside.