Authentic Mexican Soup Recipe – A Flavorful & Traditional Dish
Enjoy the rich and comforting flavors of Mexican soup, made with a delicious blend of hominy, meat, vegetables, and spices. This traditional recipe is perfect for family meals, offering a hearty and nutritious dish with bold, authentic Mexican flavors.
Equipment
- ✅ Large stockpot (for simmering the broth)
- ✅ Blender (for making chili sauce)
- ✅ Cutting board & sharp knife (for chopping vegetables and meat)
- ✅ Ladle (for serving)
- ✅ Strainer (for removing chili skins and seeds)
Ingredients
- For the Broth:
- 2 lbs pork shoulder or chicken/beef for variations
- 10 cups water
- 1 white onion halved
- 4 garlic cloves whole
- 1 tsp salt
- For the Chili Sauce:
- 3 dried guajillo chiles
- 3 dried ancho chiles
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 cup water for blending
- For the Soup:
- 2 cans 25 oz each hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Toppings For Serving:
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ½ cup sliced radishes
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Tostadas or tortilla chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Broth
- 1️⃣ In a large stockpot, add pork, onion, garlic, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5–2 hours until meat is tender.
- 2️⃣ Remove pork, shred it, and discard bones. Strain broth to remove onion and garlic.
- Step 2: Make the Chili Sauce
- 3️⃣ Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles. Soak them in hot water for 10 minutes.
- 4️⃣ Blend chiles with oregano, cumin, tomato, and 1 cup water until smooth.
- 5️⃣ Strain the sauce to remove solids and set aside.
- Step 3: Assemble the Soup
- 6️⃣ Add hominy and shredded pork back into the pot. Pour in the chili sauce and stir.
- 7️⃣ Simmer for 30 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 4: Serve & Garnish
- 8️⃣ Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with cabbage, radishes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
- 9️⃣ Serve with crispy tostadas or tortilla chips.
Notes
✅ For a spicier soup, add chipotle peppers to the chili sauce.
✅ For a vegetarian version, replace pork with mushrooms and extra hominy, and use vegetable broth.
✅ Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
✅ For a vegetarian version, replace pork with mushrooms and extra hominy, and use vegetable broth.
✅ Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.