Soup - Mexican broth 

A mexican flavorful way to use broth as the base and protein in a soup.

~4 qt pot
saute in a good amount of fat (tallow or lard)
about 1-2 t salt (depends on your broth)
1 large onion
1 large carrot
2 stalks celery
1 bulb garlic
when soft and flavorful add:
4-8 T chili powder, this is what makes this soup yummy.
3-4 T cumin
simmer a few minutes to bloom the spices.

Add:
1 big green pepper
1 anaheim pepper
about 6-8 cups meat broth
bring to a simmer

Add:
2 c quinoa
cover and simmer gently until quinoa is done to your liking.

Flavor with:
some ketchup
more salt
maple syrup

Add:
meat if you still have it
chicken or turkey, I don't know if beef would be good, but maybe.

Serve with:
cheese
chopped red onion

Thicken with masa as needed.

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