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Recipes: Soups, broths and stews
Explore soups, broths and stews, with ingredients, timings and step-by-step instructions.
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Oyster Soup with Lemon and Saffron
Fully cooked oyster soup with a gentle broth, saffron, lemon, and an egg yolk liaison. Adaptation of a recipe published in Cuba in 1925.
Caimanero Ajiaco with Yam and Fish: A Recipe from Isla de la Juventud
Caimanero pinero ajiaco with desalted salted fish, yam, mapén, root vegetables, and coconut milk dumplings. For 6 servings.
Creole Okra with Tasajo and Yam Balls
Creole okra stew with tasajo, pork, and yam balls, scented with toasted sesame. A home adaptation inspired by a 1925 cookbook.
Potaje de la Reina: Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Fine creamy chicken and vegetable soup thickened with bread and milk, inspired by the Potaje de la Reina or Royal Soup from Cocina al minuto (1956).
Creamy Cuban Malanga Soup
Hot creamy malanga soup with onion, mild garlic, and vegetable broth. Smooth, fluid, and thickened only with the root vegetable itself. For 4 appetizers.
Split Pea Stew
Cuban split pea stew blended with chorizo and smoked pork ribs, sautéed in butter. Thick, flavorful, and perfect with white rice.
Ajiaco criollo
Ajiaco criollo with hen, beef, tasajo and smoked pork, slow-cooked with corn, malanga, yam, sweet potato and pumpkin. A Cuban classic.
Spinach Cream
Cream of fresh spinach cooked in chicken broth with onion and garlic, blended and thickened with flour. A hot, simple, and light first course.
Chícharos
Cuban stew of chícharos with chorizo, tocineta, pork hock, potato and pumpkin, made in a pressure cooker: thick, flavorful and very home-style.
Cream of root vegetables and vegetables with chorizo
Smooth cream of potato, pumpkin, and carrot with cream cheese, served with crispy chorizo and onion. A comforting and flavorful starter.
Ham Cream
Cuban ham cream, smooth and hot, based on béchamel with grated cheese and nutmeg. Ready in 15 minutes.
Beef Cartilage Soup
Cuban beef cartilage soup slow-cooked with potatoes, noodles, and fresh sofrito. Served with lemon, it comforts the whole family.
Creamy Avocado Soup
Smooth avocado soup with chicken broth, a touch of lemon and light cream. Ready in half an hour and delicious served hot or cold.
Chickpea Soup with Chicken
Cuban chickpea soup with boneless chicken, potato, and pumpkin, seasoned with cumin and sweet paprika. Comforting and served very hot.
Chicken Soup with Vegetables
Homemade chicken soup with carrots, corn, celery and noodles, colored with bijol. Comforting, simple and ready in one hour for 5 people.
Tomato and Potato Soup
Homemade soup made with ripe tomatoes and potatoes, finely strained and seasoned with a touch of sugar. Comforting, simple, and economical.
Creamy Beetroot Soup
Smooth and colorful creamy beetroot soup with a touch of lemon and evaporated milk. Ready in 15 minutes with simple ingredients.
Carrot Cream Soup
Smooth and light carrot cream soup with broth, onion, and a touch of yogurt. Easy, quick, and perfect for healthy eating.
Green Plantain Soup
Cuban soup made with boiled green plantains in broth and thickened with bread. Simple, energizing, and ready in half an hour. Serve very hot.
Vegetable Soup
Light and nutritious vegetable soup with pumpkin, carrot, cauliflower, tender corn, and cilantro. Ready in half an hour, as a starter or main dish.
Tomato soup with milk
Creamy tomato soup with milk, thickened with flour and butter. Ready in 15 minutes with ingredients you have at home.
Cream of Onion Soup
cream of onion soup sautéed in butter, blended with broth and served very hot over grated cheese with chives. Ready in 30 minutes.
Garlic Soup
Homemade garlic soup with broth, potato, onion, and toasted bread: a simple, economical, and comforting first course for cool days.
Onion Soup
Homemade onion soup, browned in butter and thickened with a touch of flour. Ready in 20 minutes, simple and comforting.