Sopa de Orejas (Colombian Rice fritters Soup)
One of my all time favorites is a delicious and comforting bowl of Sopa de Orejas. This is a comforting soup made with beef broth, potatoes, cilantro, onions, scallions, garlic, achiote, cumin and rice...
View ArticleCaldo de Costilla (Colombian Beef Ribs Broth)
Caldo de Costilla is a rich and delicious soup made with beef ribs, potatoes, carrots and herbs, and is from the Andean region of Colombia. This Beef Soup is usually served for breakfast and it is the...
View ArticleSopa de Estrellitas con Albóndigas (Pasta and Meatballs Soup)
I was craving a good hot soup last week and this star-shaped Pasta and Meatballs Soup was just what I needed to warm up on a cold fall day. This soup is rich, soothing, flavorful, and very easy to...
View ArticleCrema de Camarones (Creamy Shrimp Soup)
Crema de Camarones is a creamy soup from the city of Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. This beautiful city is located on the Caribbean Coast and is the capital of the Bolívar department of Colombia. The...
View ArticleSopa de Lentejas con Carne y Quinua (Lentils, Beef and Quinoa Soup)
The recipe I am sharing with you today is a gorgeous and hearty Lentils, Beef and Quinoa Soup. This soup is comforting and warming, and is perfect for this time of year. I love cooking with lentils and...
View ArticleSopa de Camarones, Coco y Plátano (Shrimp, Coconut and Plantain Soup)
This Shrimp, Coconut and Plantain Soup is a great way to start any meal. It is sweet, creamy and rich, with a hint of spice from the habanero. I just love the wonderful combination of seafood and...
View ArticleSancocho o Sopa de Guandú (Pigeon Peas Colombian Soup)
Sancocho o Sopa de Guandú is a traditional Colombian soup from the Atlantic Coast of the country. It is a thick, rich, hearty and comforting soup, and the contrast of flavors and textures is amazing....
View ArticleMote de Queso (Colombian Cheese and Yam Soup)
I am sure many of my readers from the Atlantic Coast in Colombia have been wondering why haven’t I posted a Mote de Queso recipe yet. Good news, the wait is finally over, here is my recipe for this...
View ArticleSopa de Carantantas (Corn Masa Fritters Soup)
I am partial to Colombian food made with corn masa, like arepas, empanadas, and tamales. I could eat those dishes every day and not complain about it, as a matter of fact, I actually do eat arepas...
View ArticleSopa de Patacón (Fried Green Plantain Soup)
Finally, my Sopa de Patacón recipe is on the blog! It’s very strange that I haven’t yet posted a recipe for this soup because it is one of my favorite soups, but better late than never. I’m a big fan...
View ArticleSopa de Letras con Carne (Alphabet Soup)
When the summer comes to an end and the weather begins to change, I start craving foods that keep me warm, like soups and stews. There is an incredible variety of stews and soups in Colombian cuisine...
View Article10 Must Try Traditional Colombian Soups
Colombian cuisine includes an incredible variety of soups. One of the most prominent dishes on my family dinner table when I was a girl was soup. Soups were always served with avocado, white rice and...
View ArticleSopa de Habas y Cebada (Barley and Fava Bean Soup)
Growing up in a large Colombian family was absolutely amazing. Mamita made the most fantastic food and I still treasure our Sunday lunch and dinner tradition and all the wonderful food my grandmother...
View Article6 Comforting Chicken Soups
I grew up eating soup at least once a day in Colombia and it’s one of things that I crave the most during the cooler months. Today I am sharing 6 comforting Chicken Soups that will warm you up. These...
View ArticleSopa de Frijoles con Carne (Beans and Beef Soup)
I’m usually one of those people who doesn’t want to know what the future holds. However, there are times when I wish that fortune telling or divination were real, so I could have known when I was going...
View ArticleSopa de Lentejas (Colombian-Style Lentil soup)
Sopa de Lentejas or Colombian Style Lentil Soup is a standard in a lot of Colombian kitchens, the Colombian chorizo sausage gives the soup extra flavor. This is a very substantial soup that would make...
View ArticleLentil and Chicken Soup
I can’t believe that it’s the end of May already! Summer is just around the corner, but if you are a regular reader you know that, as a good Colombian, I eat soups year round, regardless of the season....
View ArticleParsnip Soup
I have been trying to find arracacha here in the US for a long time to no avail. I even had my friends and family in Colombia send me pictures of this vegetable and took the photos to various local...
View ArticleSopa de Arroz con Pollo (Rice and Chicken Soup)
Rice and Soup are staples in Colombia and in this Sopa de Arroz con Pollo the rice creates a wonderful consistency. Sopa de Arroz con Pollo was one of my grandmother’s favorite soups. She would eat it...
View ArticleCaldo de Costilla (Colombian Beef Ribs Broth)
Caldo de Costilla is a rich and delicious soup made with beef ribs, potatoes, carrots and herbs, and is from the Andean region of Colombia. This Beef Soup is usually served for breakfast and it is the...
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