Sopa Caldosa Food

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN SOPA (SOPITA RECIPE)

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the pasta until slightly browned. Keep stirring constantly to brown all sides. About 5 minutes.
• Add the onions and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes until soft.
• Add the broth, tomato sauce, beef bullion, cilantro, pepper & salt.
• Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium low; simmer until the noodles are tender, about 15 minutes.

CALDO GALLEGO ESTILO CUBANO - GALICIAN SOUP CUBAN STYLE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients; the beans with their soaking liquid, the chorizo, ham, pork fat or bacon, ham hock (if using), onion, garlic, green peppers, tomato sauce, olive oil, in a 6-quart pot, cover with broth and water.
• Cover the pot and simmer slowly for 30 minutes. Add seasonings and simmer for about 1-1/2-2 more hours, until the beans are almost tender.
• Skim the froth and scum that comes to the top.
• Season to taste.
• Add the potatoes, turnips and collard greens, and simmer 15 minutes longer, until all vegetables are soft.
• Season with salt, pepper, and Sazon Completo & Sazon con Azafran to taste.
• Serve in deep soup bowls with a side of white fluffy rice (a necessity for Cubans), with sliced avocados, and tomatoes, with a vinaigrette dressing, a warm loaf of Cuban (pan de flauta) bread or French baguette or even with a Focaccia.
• Buen provecho!