Mexican Fava Bean Soup (Sopa de Habas)

Mexican Fava Bean Soup (Sopa de Habas)

Mexican Fava Bean Soup
Sopa de Habas

This mild (chile-free) version of Sopa de Habas is all about mellow, earthy flavors and a silky texture. With the beans fully blended, the soup becomes smooth and naturally creamy. Tomato, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic form a subtle backbone — a mild sweetness from fresh tomato and a quiet savoriness from the aromatics.

Mexican oregano added toward the end brings a fresh, herbal lift. It gives the soup a gentle brightness that cuts through the heartiness of the blended beans. And the toppings aren’t just decorative — they add contrast, temperature, and texture, turning a simple bowl of soup into something lively.

Mexican Fava Bean Soup (Sopa de Habas)

Mexican Fava Bean Soup Recipe

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Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls, Mexican Herbs and Spices

Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls, Mexican Herbs and Spices

Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls
Mexican Herbs and Spices

Our Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls gets a lively twist from Mexican herbs and spices. Fluffy cilantro matzo balls seasoned with toasted coriander and cumin float in a fragrant broth garnished with avocado, jalapeño, lime, onion, and fresh cilantro. The result is a comforting chicken soup layered with bright, zesty Mexican flavors—a fresh take on the beloved classic.

Mexican Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

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Enmoladas de Pollo y Calabaza Asada

Enmoladas de Pollo y Calabaza Asada

Enmoladas de Pollo y Calabaza Asada
🇲🇽 Para el Cinco de Mayo 🇲🇽

Enmoladas are a variation of the more familiar enchiladas, but made with rich mole sauce instead of chile sauce. Unlike enchiladas, which are often baked in the sauce like a casserole, enmoladas are typically filled, rolled, and plated before the mole is poured over them. The name “enmolada” literally means “covered in mole.” This mole negro is a medium-hot blend of chile pasilla, chile negro, chile mulato, chile ancho, and Mexican dark chocolate. The enmoladas are filled with mole-seasoned chopped chicken, smoky grilled summer squash, and cilantro.

It’s a traditional Mexican dish, full of flavor and perfect for celebrating the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It was a surprising win for Mexico, as the French forces were larger and better equipped.

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican-American culture, where people honor Mexican heritage with traditional foods, festive drinks, and fun-filled gatherings. ¡Buen provecho y feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Enmoladas de Pollo y Calabaza Asada

Receta de Enmoladas de Pollo y Calabaza Asada

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No-Cook Mexican Corn Soup

No-Cook Mexican Corn Soup

🌽 No-Cook Mexican Corn Soup 🌽

Fresh Corn, Golden Tomatoes, Yellow Bell Pepper
Tortilla Strips, Avocado, Jalapeño, Pepitas
Mexican Crema, Cotija Cheese, Lime Juice, Cilantro

Well…  it’s a “no-cook” recipe, except for the tortilla strips. And I highly recommend frying your own tortillas. The toppings on this raw soup take it over the top – visually, texturally, and flavorfully. The chilled soup itself is refreshingly delicious but definitely don’t skimp on the garnishes.

Corn season in the United States typically runs from late spring to early fall, so we are at the start of another glorious corn extravaganza.

It’s at peak sweetness and flavor when freshly picked. After harvesting, the sugars in corn begin to convert to starches, which diminishes its sweetness and overall flavor. Fresh corn is also higher in moisture, for these reasons this tasty soup is best using only fresh picked corn.

The time it takes for fresh corn to get from the field to the supermarket can vary based on several factors, including the proximity of the farm to the market, the distribution process, and logistical efficiency. However, under typical conditions, fresh corn generally reaches the supermarket within 1 to 3 days after being picked. Once at the supermarket, the corn is typically stocked on shelves quickly to ensure freshness, usually within hours of arrival.

If you can get it from a local farm or farmers market, even better!

No-Cook Mexican Corn Soup

No-Cook Mexican Corn Soup Recipe

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Duck and Sweet Potato Enmoladas

Duck and Sweet Potato Enmoladas

Duck and Sweet Potato Enmoladas
New Mexican Mole

Enmoladas are similar to the more familiar Mexican enchiladas, but with a mole sauce instead of a chile sauce. And where enchiladas are usually baked in the sauce as a casserole, enmoladas are usually stuffed with fillings, rolled, and plated then the sauce is ladled on top. The word enmolada translates to “covered in mole.”

The inspiration for this duck and sweet potato version comes from a menu item called Enmoladas de Pato at Sazón restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Sazón Santa Fe
Sazón Santa Fe

Originally from Mexico City, Chef Fernando Olea was named Best Chef Southwest 2022 by the James Beard Foundation for his unique interpretation of contemporary and traditional Mexican dishes.

Duck and Sweet Potato Enmoladas

The menu states that mole is a sauce of complex flavors that usually includes toasted and ground spices, seeds, nuts, chocolate and chile. Many mole recipes contain more than thirty ingredients and some recipes have five varieties of chile alone. Moles can be defined by their color such as rojo, verde, and negro; the town they are from such as Puebla, Oaxaca, Michoacan; and social class, such as pobres and ricos.

Not only does the Chef offer a tasting of his unique moles at the restaurant, he also sells them online so we can enjoy them at home!

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