Mexicali Soup Recipes

MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the chicken breasts skin side up on a sheet pan. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until done. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones, and shred the meat. Cover and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until the onions start to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes with their puree, jalapenos, cumin, coriander, 1 tablespoon salt (depending on the saltiness of the chicken stock), 1 teaspoon pepper, and the cilantro, if using. Cut the tortillas in 1/2, then cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch strips and add to the soup. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and season to taste. Serve the soup hot topped with sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, and broken tortilla chips.

COMFORTING MEXICALI CHILI SOUP

Steps:

• Place dried guajillo, cascabel, arbol, and California chiles and Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth in a large pot. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa powder, adobo sauce, salt and pepper. Let mixture steep until the chiles soften, about 15 minutes. Discard the chiles.
• Place pot over medium-high heat. Add diced sweet potatoes. Bring to a simmer; cook at a low simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add corn, chicken diced tomatoes, and black beans. Bring back to a simmer; cook until piping hot and flavors are blended, 10 to 15 minutes.

MEXICALI SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef with onion and garlic until beef is no longer pink; drain off fat. Add broth, water, tomatoes and oregano; bring to a boil. Add corn, zucchini, celery, rice and contents of seasoning packet; reduce heat and cover, simmering for 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Before serving, sprinkle with cheese, chilies and parsley or cilantro. *For a spicier dish, sauté hot chilies with onion and garlic.

MEXICALI SOUP

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large pot and simmer until potato is soft.