Mexican Soups

Pozole is a soupy and aromatic one-bowl stew from Mexico, usually served to crowds on special occasions and celebrations such as Christmas, weddings, or birthdays. Its main ingredient is nixtamal or hominy - large, dried corn kernels that... READ MORE

Caldo de pollo is a traditional version of chicken soup, with a few tweaks. The soup, literally translated to chicken broth, makes use of typical Mexican spices such as chili powder and coriander, along with key ingredients such as chicke... READ MORE

It is said that among numerous ways to enjoy tortillas, one of the best is in this aromatic broth, known as sopa de tortilla. Although little is known about its origins, tortilla soup is a specialty of Mexico City, where this golden chicken broth ... READ MORE

Caldo de camaron is a Mexican soup featuring tender pieces of shrimp, chayote squash, and carrots in a broth made with chilis and stewed tomatoes. The dish can be found throughout Mexico, and its origins lie with the ancient Nayarit, who used to p... READ MORE

Pozole is a soupy and aromatic Mexican stew that comes in three versions – red, white, and green, symbolizing the colors of the Mexican flag. Although there are many variations, pozole rojo or red pozole is usually made with a combination of... READ MORE

Menudo is a traditional offal soup, and the main ingredient in it is beef tripe. It is often seasoned with chili peppers, garlic, onion, lime, and oregano, creating a rich and hearty flavor profile. Although menudo is undoubtedly a Mexican dish, i... READ MORE

A traditional dish from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, sopa de lima is a spicy, flavorful chicken and tomato soup, contrary to its name that would make one think limes are the main ingredient in the dish. However, the soup is flavored with u... READ MORE

Pozole is a soupy and aromatic Mexican stew that comes in three versions – red, white, and green, symbolizing the colors of the Mexican flag. Although there are many variations, pozole verde or green pozole is usually made with a combination... READ MORE

Carne en su jugo is a traditional beef soup with bacon, beans, garlic, and onions. The broth can be additionally flavored with chilis and vegetables. The soup originates from Guadalajara, and it was first made in the 1950s in a restaurant called <... READ MORE

Ideally suited for unusually cold winters, caldo de res is a flavorful Mexican soup filled with pieces of beef and vegetables such as corn and chayote squash. As most Mexican soups, this one is also served with lime wedges and corn flour tortillas... READ MORE

Caldo de queso is a simple Mexican soup featuring potatoes, green chilies, chicken broth, and cheese. It is important to add the cheese last in order for it to turn the soup creamy without producing large mounds of cheese in the liquid. The soup i... READ MORE

Sopa de aguacate is a traditional soup originating from Central Mexico, but it's popular throughout Latin America. Although there are numerous variations, this pale gren soup is usually made with a combination of avocados, chicken stock or caldo d... READ MORE

Pozole is a soupy and aromatic Mexican stew that comes in three versions – red, white, and green, symbolizing the colors of the Mexican flag. Although there are many variations, the white version known as pozole blanco is usually made with a... READ MORE

Caldo de siete mares is a popular Mexican soup featuring seafood cooked in a light broth. The dish is most popular in Mexico's coastal regions, where an abundance of fresh, local seafood ensures that the soup has a unique flavor. When it is ready ... READ MORE

Caldo tlalpeño is a classic Mexican soup consisting of chicken stock, onions, garlic, spicy chipotle peppers, shredded chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables such as carrots, green beans, and zucchini. It is believed that the soup was invented ... READ MORE

Crema de flor de calabaza is a traditional soup originating from Central Mexico. Although there are numerous variations, this cream of squash flower soup is usually made with a combination of chopped squash flowers, butter, onions, garlic, chicken... READ MORE

Sopa de habas is a traditional dish prepared with dried fava beans as the key ingredient. Apart from the fava beans, the soup features onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños, but some people also like to add nopales as well. The soup is ... READ MORE

Sopa de albondigas is a Mexican dish consisting of small meatballs that are fried, then simmered in a tomato-based soup. The meatballs are usually made from turkey, chicken, or beef, seasoned with smoked paprika, coriander, garlic, onions, and bre... READ MORE

Tarascan puréed bean soup hails from the Mexican state of Michoacán, home of the Tarascan or Purépecha people — one of the major pre-Columbian civilizations of Mesoamerica. Their culture flourished from 1100s to the earl... READ MORE

Sopa Poblano is a smoky Mexican soup originating from Puebla. It is made with roasted poblano chili peppers as key ingredients. Although there are a few versions of the soup, apart from poblano chilis, it is prepared with butter, onions, leeks, ga... READ MORE

Gallina pinta is a traditional soup originating from Sonora. The name of the soup means speckled hen and it refers to the colorful ingredients used in its preparation - white corn, red chili peppers, and brown beans. Other ingredients include oxta... READ MORE

Chileatole verde is a traditional soup originating from Puebla, but it's also popular in Oaxaca, Morelos, Veracruz, and Tlaxcala. It's basically a combination of broth, chili peppers, and fresh masa for thickening. The ingredients include chicken ... READ MORE

Caldo de cuarentena or quarantine broth is a traditional soup originating from Nayarit. The name of the soup refers to the first 40 days after giving birth, a period of time in which the mother needs to rest and enjoy food such as this ch... READ MORE

Caldo de pollo ranchero (Ranch-style chicken soup) is a traditional soup originating from the Guanajuato area. The soup is usually made with a combination of chicken, onions, garlic, chili peppers, corn tortillas, tomatoes, cumin, mint, c... READ MORE

Chilpachole de jaiba is a traditional dish originating from Veracruz. This spicy soup is usually made with a combination of crab meat, potatoes, carrots, hot peppers (ancho, chipotle, and guajillo are the most common), tomatoes, onions, garlic, ep... READ MORE

Sopa de milpa is a traditional vegetable soup originating from Mexico City and Tlaxcala. The soup is usually made with a combination of onions, garlic, zucchini, mushrooms, epazote, chicken stock, salt, pepper, and corn oil. The corn oil is heated... READ MORE

Caldo queso is a traditional soup originating from Baja California. It’s usually made with a combination of potatoes, onions, cheese such as Monterey Jack, tomatoes, jalapeños, chicken stock, corn oil, salt, and pepper. The potatoes, ... READ MORE

Sopa de hongos y poblano is a traditional soup originating from Puebla. The soup is usually made with a combination of onions, garlic, mushrooms, poblano chili peppers (roasted and diced), oil, corn, tomatoes, chipotle chili peppers, epazote, chic... READ MORE

Caldo haba is a traditional dish originating from Mexico City. The dish is usually made with a combination of fava beans, garlic, onions, tomatoes, olive oil, coriander, mint, salt, and pepper. The beans, garlic, and onions are cooked in water for... READ MORE

Caldo de fandango del valle is a traditional dish originating from the Oaxaca region. This chicken soup is made with a combination of chicken pieces, bread, onions, cumin, peppercorns, cloves, oregano, garlic, oil, tomatoes, serrano chili peppers,... READ MORE