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caldillo (northern new mexico-style soup)

(4 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Teresa Morgan
Palmdale, CA

My moms favorite. On a cold day with tortillas this soup will warm your tummy.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

The longer this cooks, the more the aroma drifts through the house and the anticipation will make you even hungrier! This was a comforting,hearty soup that's perfect for anytime, but will be great on a colder day. No doubt, you'll be going back for second helpings of this recipe.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield 4 servings
prep time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For caldillo (northern new mexico-style soup)

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • !/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped new mexico or anaheim green chile*
  • 1 can 14 once diced tomatoes

How To Make caldillo (northern new mexico-style soup)

  • 1
    Fry beef in a medium-sized saucepan at medium heat until browned. Add potatoes and continue to fry until potatoes are golden brown.
  • 2
    Add onions, water, seasonings,tomatoes and Chile.
  • 3
    Cover and simmer at low heat until potatoes are tender. Serve hot.
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