SOPA TARASCA - Itziland
Cooking a Traditional Tarascan Soup
Introduction to Sopa Tarasca
- The video introduces the preparation of Sopa Tarasca, a traditional dish from Michoacán, Mexico. It highlights that this soup is similar to tortilla soup but includes beans and epazote as key ingredients.
Ingredients for Sopa Tarasca
- The recipe requires:
- 2 cups of cooked beans
- Chicken broth
- A sprig of epazote
- Three tomatoes and half an onion (chopped)
- Three medium garlic cloves (halved)
- Salt to taste
- For decoration when serving, you will need:
- Fried tortilla pieces
- Diced panela cheese
- Golden pasilla chili
- Cream to taste
Cooking Process Overview
- Begin by heating olive oil in a skillet. Once hot, add chopped tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Cook for three minutes before reserving.
- In a blender, combine two cups of beans with chicken broth. Blend until smooth and transfer the mixture into a pot over medium heat.
Combining Ingredients for Flavor
- After blending the initial mixture with chicken broth and salt to taste, it is combined with the previously sautéed vegetables to enhance flavor.