soup – Page 3 – My Slice of Mexico

Celebrations, International Topics, Regional Cuisine

Irish Heritage and Two Cheese Soups

March 17, 2023March 1, 2024by Irene4 Comments

Álvaro Obregón Salido, a general during the Mexican Revolution War, and 46th president of Mexico (1920-1924) was born in Siquisiva, a small community near Alamos, Sonora. It is said that his grandfather was an Irish immigrant named O'Brien, who worked in the railroads, and that Alvaro's father, Francisco, changed their name to Obregón. As a homage to President Obregón's place of birth, and as a nod to his Irish ancestry, a traditional recipe from Sonora is compared to a dish with Irish ingredients ... click on title for more

Ingredients, Soups

Tortilla Soup (Vegetarian)

January 18, 2021January 25, 2021by Irene24 Comments

This tortilla soup is perfect as a first course, or on its own as a hearty lunch. Prepping takes time, but once all the elements are ready, it is just a matter of keeping the broth hot, and fixing a fresh bowl of this emblematic soup takes only seconds ... click on title for more

Regional Cuisine, Soups

Cream of Lentil (Vegan)

March 3, 2020March 11, 2020by Irene18 Comments

The inspiration for this recipe was the use of Worcestershire sauce as a seasoning. In the original recipe from the Mexican state of Zacatecas, cream and chopped ham are also on the ingredient list but, since I wanted to highlight the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce from my last post, I omitted them, to transform the dish into a fully vegan-approved soup … click on title for more

History and Regional Cuisine, Soups

Tlalpan Style Soup – A Crowd Pleaser

October 13, 2018April 1, 2025by Irene29 Comments

This is my version of Caldo Tlalpeño (Tlalpan Style Soup), a traditional recipe from Tlalpan, originally a small town which has become a borough of Mexico’s capital city. This is one of those wonderful concoctions that allow a lot of variation without losing a bit of flavour or authenticity … Click on image for more

Mexican Cuisine, Soups

Cilantro and Asparagus Soup

May 7, 2018April 22, 2024by Irene18 Comments

Fresh garden asparagus are a great way to enhance the bright green colour of cilantro, and tame its strong flavour. The soup has a thick consistency without the addition of cream, and it can be made vegan by choosing veggie broth. It is garnished with tortilla chips, so it is gluten free. Dairy and gluten free, vegan, pretty, and gourmet; what else could be possibly asked from a soup? ... click on image for more