Pairs well with Potato and Rice Soup (Caldito De Arroz Con Papa)
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Potato and Rice Soup (Caldito De Arroz Con Papa)
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A warm and tasty Mexican potato and rice soup, perfect for cold and rainy days. Made with simple ingredients like tomatoes, onion, garlic, potatoes, rice, cilantro, and cumin.
00:25:00 total
Serves 4
easy
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Ingredients
- tomatoes - 5 (ripe, medium size)
- onion - 1 piece (medium piece)
- garlic cloves - 3 cloves (whole cloves)
- potatoes - 3 (washed and chopped into medium squares)
- cilantro - watch the video to see (fresh, chopped)
- rice - watch the video to see (about quarter cup) (washed)
- ground cumin - handful (to taste)
- salt - watch the video to see (to taste)
- water - watch the video to see (enough to cover ingredients and cook soup)
- oil - watch the video to see (for sautéing)
- pickled chilies - to taste (optional, for serving)
- vinegar - to taste (optional, for serving with chilies)
Instructions
- Prepare the tomato mixture: Grind the tomatoes, garlic cloves, and onion together with a handful of ground cumin and a little salt, adding some water to help blend.
- Cook the base: Heat oil in a pot. Pour the blended tomato mixture into the hot oil and cook until it loosens and flavors combine.
- Prepare potatoes: Wash and chop potatoes into medium squares.
- Add potatoes and cilantro: Add the chopped potatoes and cilantro to the pot. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add rice and water: Add washed rice and some more water to the pot. Add additional salt to taste. Cover and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes until rice and potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Serve the soup hot. Optionally, add pickled chilies and a splash of vinegar for a spicy and tangy flavor.
