Soups & Stews

Sopa de Frijoles Blancos con Albóndigas (White Beans and Meatball Soup)

6 comments January 26, 2012

Colombian cuisine consists of several bean recipes and every Colombian cook or mom has her or his own recipe for bean soups. This recipe for Sopa de Frijoles Blancos con Albóndigas is Mamita’s, except for a few changes made by my mom. I grew up eating and loving this version of the soup and I [...]

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Sopa de Arroz con Espinazo de Cerdo (Rice and Pork Soup)

8 comments December 12, 2011

I’ve been making a lot of tasty homemade Colombian soups lately and I want to share one of those recipes with you today. It’s important for me to show you the everyday Colombian recipes I grew up with and love. This is my mom’s Rice and Pork Soup recipe…it’s easy to make, inexpensive and it [...]

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Caldo de Papas con Espinazo (Colombian Potato-Pork Soup)

7 comments December 8, 2011

Usually, when I am feeling a little down, I try to console myself with the same simple, comfort food that my mother and my grandmother cooked for me when I was growing up in Colombia. Caldo de Papas is a traditional Colombian soup, of which there are at least a few variations. The base of [...]

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Estofado de Albóndigas (Slow-Cooker Meatball Stew)

13 comments November 18, 2011

This Meatball Stew is perfect for this time of year, as it starts to cool down and you need something to warm you up. The flavor of the meatballs slowly cooked in a sauce of tomato, garlic, cumin, achiote, peppers, onions, cilantro, scallions, and vegetables is a delicious meal for the whole family. I love [...]

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Sudado de Costilla de Cerdo (Pork Ribs Colombian Stew)

4 comments September 28, 2011

My grandmother was an exceptional cook. The dishes prepared in her kitchen were absolutely delicious and are what connects me to my roots. This is very important to me, especially now that I am living outside of Colombia and raising my children in the USA. I grew up very close to my mother’s side of [...]

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Split Pea with Pork Soup (Sopa de Alverjita con Cerdo)

6 comments September 23, 2011

I don’t know why, but I’ve been craving comfort food lately. All I want to have is a delicious bowl of homemade soup! This is my mom’s Split Pea with Pork Soup, and it is one of my favorites! Buen provecho!

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Pusandao de Pescado (Fish and Vegetables in Coconut Milk)

10 comments July 14, 2011

This traditional Colombian dish is from El Tumaco, a port city located on the Pacific Ocean. Fresh fish, coconut milk, Colombian herbs, spices,Yuca, plantain and potatoes. What’s not to love? It’s Colombian cooking at it’s simple and full of flavor. Serve over plain white rice and add some lime juice. You are going to love [...]

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