Tlalpeño soup

Name: Tlalpeño soup
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 8 cups chicken broth; 400 grams chicken breast; 3 carrots, cut into cubes; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/3 onions, cut into pieces; 2 cloves garlic; 4 tomatoes, cut into quarters and pitted; 1 sprig fresh cilantro; 1 sprig fresh epazote; 1 cup chickpeas, cooked; 2 chipotle chiles; salt; 1 avocado, sliced, for serving; lime, for serving

Lorenza Ávila

We will show you how to make Tlalpeño soup step by step. This delicious traditional soup from Mexico has everything you need for a complete meal: chicken, chickpeas, carrots, and a touch of chipotle chili. It contains all food groups, making it ideal for any meal.

The origin of Tlalpeño soup remains a mystery, as there are theories that say it was created in Veracruz and others that say it is from Jalisco and also from Mexico City.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 17-01-2017

Preparation

40 mins

20 mins

Low

In a small pot over medium heat, heat the chicken broth and cook the chicken breast for 20 minutes, add the carrot, and cook for 3 more minutes. In a skillet, heat the oil and fry the onion, garlic, and tomato, blend, and set aside.