Caldo De Hongos Y Huitlacoche – Mushroom-Huitlacoche Soup

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 2

Caldo De Hongos Y Huitlacoche - Mushroom-Huitlacoche Soup

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 lbs mushrooms ( any kind or a mixture of kinds )
	1/4 cup olive oil
	1 medium white onion , peeled and minced
	2 garlic cloves , peeled and minced
	2 jalapenos , seeded and chopped ( or to taste )
	1 cup Huitlacoche ( canned is fine )
	6 cups water ( canned is fine ) or 6 cups chicken broth ( canned is fine )
	1/4 cup fresh epazote leaves or 1/4 cup cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

120

Sugar

Fat

Caldo De Hongos Y Huitlacoche, or Mushroom-Huitlacoche Soup, is a flavorful soup that originates from Mexico. It is a hearty and warming soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. This soup combines mushrooms and Huitlacoche, which is a traditional Mexican ingredient made from corn infected with a fungus. It has a distinctive earthy and savory flavor that pairs well with the mushrooms. The soup is also spiced with jalapenos and fresh epazote leaves or cilantro to give it a zesty and aromatic flavor. This soup is simple to make and can be easily customized to fit your taste preferences. Serve it with tortillas or bread to make a satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat
2.	Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
3.	Add mushrooms and jalapenos, and cook until the mushrooms release their liquid, about 10 minutes
4.	Add Huitlacoche and cook for about 5 minutes
5.	Pour in water or chicken broth, and bring to a boil
6.	Add fresh epazote leaves or cilantro
7.	Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes
8.	Serve hot with tortillas or bread

PROS

This soup is flavorful and delicious, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.

The ingredients are easily available in most grocery stores and online stores.

It is a vegetarian and vegan-friendly recipe.

Huitlacoche, also known as corn truffle or mushroom, is a traditional Mexican ingredient that provides a unique flavor to the soup.

CONS

Huitlacoche may not be a familiar ingredient to some and can be difficult to find in grocery stores.

The soup may be too spicy for some individuals, adjust the amount of jalapenos to taste.

Mushrooms can cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients.
The mushrooms are low in calories and high in antioxidants, which may help protect against diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Huitlacoche is high in protein and fiber, and may help boost the immune system and improve digestion.