Rancho canario

Rancho canario is a traditional soup with a stew-like consistency originating from the Canary Islands. Although each kitchen has their own variation, the soup should always be hearty, filling, and very thick. It usually contains onions, chicken or beef (or both), carrots, pasta, potatoes, chickpeas, sausage such as chorizo or smoked ribs, saffron, paprika, cumin, and garlic.

This thick soup is especially popular during the colder months of the year. The word rancho means mess, referring to the abundance of inexpensive ingredients used to prepare the soup, and also feed the whole family in the process. Although rancho canario usually shows up on menus as a starter, it's regularly served as a main meal due to its heartiness.