Description
Sopa Tarasca elevates Mexican comfort cuisine with its rich, creamy pinto bean base complemented by crispy jalapeño corn fritters. Michoacán’s beloved soup delivers hearty warmth and complex flavors you’ll savor down to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (15-ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (28-ounces) whole tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Spices, Flour, and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Oil, for frying
- Optional garnishes: sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Ignite aromatic flavors by sautéing diced onions in olive oil until they transform into a translucent canvas, releasing gentle sweetness. Introduce minced garlic, cumin, and ancho chili powder, allowing their essence to bloom and permeate the cooking environment with rich, complex undertones.
- Incorporate crushed canned tomatoes, unleashing their vibrant crimson liquid into the pot. Gently fold in pinto beans and vegetable broth, creating a harmonious liquid landscape that promises depth and complexity. Elevate the temperature to a rolling boil, then retreat to a gentle simmer, permitting ingredients to whisper and meld their distinctive personalities.
- Transform the soup’s texture using an immersion blender, pulverizing the mixture into a velvety landscape of pure comfort. For those without a handheld device, cautiously transfer small batches to a standard blender, ensuring smooth metamorphosis. Return the silken liquid to the pot, calibrating seasoning with nuanced salt and pepper touches to elevate the flavor profile.
- Allow the soup to rest on low heat, developing deeper flavor nuances while anticipating the crisp accompaniment of jalapeño corn fritters that will provide textural contrast and zesty punctuation to this traditional Mexican culinary composition.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of ancho chili powder or adding fresh jalapeños for extra spiciness.
- Boost protein content by including diced chicken or shredded beef for a heartier version of the soup.
- Swap pinto beans with black beans or kidney beans to create delightful variations while maintaining the authentic Mexican flavor profile.
- Top the soup with crispy tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, or crumbled queso fresco for added texture and authentic garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg