Caldito ~ 1950′s New Mexican Soup Recipe
La Conquistadora Shrine, Chimayo, New Mexico
Yes, it’s a classic 1950’s New Mexican soup but it’s always seemed, I don’t know, kind of flat. Mom loved it. She said it reminded her of her mom’s cooking. I’m too smart to make any comments about that but I will give some advice. but take my advice. Try it with lots and lots offresh roasted, peeled, chopped green chile or a huge spoonfuls of pico de gallo.
Yield: 4 servings
Cooking Time: Approximately 35 minutes
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups diced potatoes
2 Tbs bacon grease or oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
1. Fry beef, potatoes and onions in oil in a medium-sized saucepan at medium heat until browned.
2. Add water and seasonings.
3. Cover and simmer at low heat until potatoes are tender. Serve hot.
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Yes mom always cooked this recipe, but the only thing I added was green chile, thanks for all the great NM recipes.
Karen: What a fabulous recipe. Can’t wait to try it. What a blogsite you have! Last night we had sirloin burgers with a Fredericksburg, Texas, recipe for coleslaw. I’ll try the soup with pico de gallo. Great recipe!
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I was once at Disneyland about 25- 30 years ago and they had, at that time, an international food area. I stopped in at the Mexican pavilion and had this extraordinary soup which to this date I remember but dont know what it was called. It was very thick, creamy, and white with very soft pieces of something in it which were white and dough-like in texture and was hoping that you knew what this soup may be. I have looked and looked through recipes but have never found anything resembling this probably very old fashioned soup. I would be grateful for your help. BTW I will be trying the Caldito. It sounds wonderful.
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