North American Meat Soups

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

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

Turtle soup is a traditional soup originating from Louisiana. This dark soup is so robust that it borders on a stew. It's typically made with turtle meat, a roux of butter and dark flour, sherry, tomatoes, stock, diced hard-boiled eggs, lemon juic... 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

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

Sopa de pollo y fideos is a classic Puerto Rican chicken soup with noodles, a comforting dish that is best consumed on chilly or rainy days. It is made with chicken pieces, chicken stock, sofrito, olive oil, onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, nood... 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

Chicken foot soup is a popular Jamaican one-pot dish featuring ingredients such as chicken foot, pumpkins, carrots, yams, potatoes, and seasonings such as pimento, thyme, and salt. It is traditionally prepared on Saturdays for dinner. The soup is ... READ MORE

A hearty soup called chalakiles is a staple at various Chamorro festivities. It is prepared by browning onions, chicken pieces, and garlic in oil, then adding annatto powder-colored water and chicken broth. Afterwards, toasted rice is added until ... 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

Originating from the tiny island of Guam, kå'du fanihi is a truly unique specialty. The dish is made with Mariana fruit fox (fanihi in Chamorro) in a coconut milk soup. The bat is boiled alive, with all of its parts intact, before being serv... READ MORE