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Asopao de Mariscos
Asopao de mariscos is a popular recipe in the Caribbean and countries like Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia. It’s usually made in restaurants near beaches because it’s comforting and fulfilling after a long day at the beach. What is Asopao? Asopao is basically a soggy rice soup. Comfort food with Latin flavor. It’s usually […]
Read MorePortuguese Caldo Verde (Collard Greens Soup)
This authentic Portuguese caldo verde with chorizo recipe is one of the most popular soups made by “avós” all over Portugal. You can even associate the smell of caldo verde with a traditional portuguese home. What is caldo verde? Caldo verde literally means green soup. And you can see why just by looking at the […]
Read MoreCreamy Tomato Tortellini Soup (Tuscan Style)
This rich and creamy tomato tortellini soup is the ultimate comfort Italian recipe. It’s packed with veggies and it’s a healthy and easy recipe to make in less than 30 minutes. Personally, I adore the easiness of using pre-made fresh tortellini for this recipe. In general, I always buy a pack for my weekly groceries. […]
Read MoreShrimp Corn and Bacon Chowder (Extra Creamy)
Chunky, rich, and satisfying chowder. This is a classic dish that has the power of warming any heart. Here I will tell you the secret for a perfect shrimp corn and bacon chowder. I spent a lot —- I mean a lot — of time trying to get a proper chowder. Chowder always intrigued me: […]
Read MoreSopa de Ajo Castellana (Spanish Garlic Soup)
Authentic Sopa de Ajo Castellana for a cold winter night. Just 4 main ingredients: garlic, olive oil, bread and beef broth (+ a little cooking secret) Spanish cuisine has utter respect for humble ingredients. It’s never about stuffing soups like in an American chowder (that I also love). It’s more about combining a few ingredients […]
Read MoreSmoky Black-Eyed Peas Soup
Hearty black-eyed peas soup with chorizo and a ton of veggies. A delicious, fulfilling, and comforting soup for the cold winter nights. My favorite food season of the year: soup season! I’m one of those few people that enjoys winter. I love the weather, the rain, cozy clothes, hot chocolate and, of course, soups. But […]
Read MoreCaldo de Camarón (Shrimp Soup)
This is the easiest shrimp soup that you will find on the internet (only 30 minutes from start to finish). Caldo de camarón has a lot of Latin American and Caribbean flavors. Caldo de camarón is one of those beach soups that I used to order when I traveled to any beach in Venezuela. I […]
Read MoreAuthentic Caldo de Pollo Recipe (Chicken soup)
Caldo de pollo soup is a heartwarming chicken soup with lots of vegetables that make it the perfect soup for the upcoming winter days. Easy to make and delicious to eat. This soup is my staple food when I get a cold. It’s like medicine for the stomach and heart. What is caldo de pollo? […]
Read MoreCrockpot Pinto Beans (with or without soaking)
The slow cooker makes magic with meats and beans. In general, it works a lot better with ingredients that are hard and take a long time in the stove to soften. These Crockpot pinto beans are a must! How to cook pinto beans in the slow cooker without soaking? As you probably know, when cooking […]
Read MoreShrimps and Chickpea Soup
This shrimps and chickpea soup is one of the soups that I like to make the most in my house. It has a lot of Mediterranean flavors: bay leaf, thyme, and fresh garlic. It is a rich and chunky soup — my favorite type —- that has bold flavors and a lot of personalities. You […]
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