Chile soup

Chile soup is a type of soup that is typically made with a variety of chili peppers as the main ingredient. There are many different types of chile soup recipes, but the dish is typically a hearty and spicy soup.

The origins of chile soup are unclear, but it is likely that the dish was created in the Americas. Chili peppers are native to the Americas, and they were used in traditional dishes long before European settlers arrived. It is possible that chile soup was created by indigenous people in what is now Mexico or Central America.

Chili peppers were introduced to Europe in the 16th century, and they quickly became popular. Chile soup may have been created in Europe during this time, or it may have been introduced to Europe from the Americas.

Advice

When making chile soup, it is important to choose the right type of peppers. The type of pepper will determine how spicy the soup will be. If you want a milder soup, use ancho, pasilla, or guajillo peppers. If you want a spicier soup, use jalapenos or habaneros. It is also important to select the right type of stock. If you want a thicker soup, use beef or pork stock. If you want a lighter soup, use chicken or vegetable stock. Additionally, be sure to season your soup with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, if desired, top the soup with shredded cheese, sour cream, and/or diced onions. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Corn and green chile soup

  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • lime
  • half
  • cumin
  • onion
  • onion
  • buttermilk
  • butter
  • garlic
  • corn broth
  • corncob
  • hatch
  • ears corn
  • queso fresco
  • pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • nutmeg
  • salt
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Chicken-Chile Soup

  • cilantro
  • salt
  • onion
  • coriander
  • hominy
  • garlic
  • poblano pepper
  • chicken stock
  • olive oil
  • rotisserie chicken
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Ancho Chile Soup with Avocado, Crema, and Chile Pasilla (Sopa de Chile Ancho)

  • fried tortilla
  • salt
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  • canola oil
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  • avocado
  • onion
  • garlic
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  • plum tomato
  • chicken stock
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  • cilantro

Ingredient Breakdown

 
onion
salt
garlic
butter
chicken stock
heavy cream
lime
cilantro
poblano pepper
fried tortilla
epazote
green chile
chicken broth
bay leaf
half
cumin
buttermilk
corn broth
corncob
hatch
ears corn
queso fresco
pepper
cayenne pepper
nutmeg
coriander
hominy
olive oil
rotisserie chicken
crema
parsley
carrot
rib celery
serrano chile
milk
spinach
clove
black peppercorn
beef short rib
lard
tomato
masa harina
guajillo chile
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canola oil
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avocado
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plum tomato
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