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    My Colombian Recipes » Main Dishes » Soups » 10 Must Try Traditional Colombian Soups

    10 Must Try Traditional Colombian Soups

    Feb 18, 2021 · Modified: Jul 14, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 18 Comments

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    Colombian cuisine includes an incredible variety of soups. One of the most prominent dishes on my family dinner table when I was a girl was soup. Soups were always served with avocado, white rice and ají picante (hot sauce) on the side.

    Here is a list of 10 popular Colombian soups you must try:

    1. Ajiaco: There are different versions of Ajiaco, but it’s usually made with chicken and three kinds of potatoes, corn and an herb called guascas.

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    2. Sancocho Trifásico: Sancocho is basically a very thick soup made with root vegetables and different kinds of meats, in a broth, usually flavored with herbs (cilantro or parsley), combined with achiote, garlic, onion, scallions and bell peppers.

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    3. Frijoles Antioqueños: A mix of delicious beans, green plantains, aliños, carrots, hogao and pork hocks.

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    4. Cazuela de Mariscos: This delicious creamy seafood stew is quick to cook and perfect for entertaining or as a weekend dinner dish for the whole family.

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    5. Sopa de Lentejas: Colombian Style Lentil Soup is a staple in many Colombian kitchens. The Colombian chorizo sausage gives the soup extra flavor.

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    6. Cuchuco de Cebada: This is a thick soup made with corn, wheat or barley, and different vegetables like peas, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, pork and herbs.

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    7. Sopa de Arroz con Albóndigas: My grandmother’s Meatball and Rice Soup is one of my favorite soups and one that I' often crave.

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    8. Mondongo: To make Colombian Mondongo a variety of meats and vegetables are cooked together until everything in the pot is fork tender. Tripe is the main meat in the dish and it is balanced with lean pork and pieces of chorizo, which are used for rich flavor.

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    9. Sopa de Patacón: If you’re looking for a yummy soup that’s simple to make and easy on the budget, I highly recommend this Latin classic Fried Green Plantain Soup.

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    10. Sancocho de Pollo: This soup is originally from the Colombian Region El Valle. Traditionally this soup is made with hens, but you can use chicken too.

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. ela@GrayApron

      December 17, 2013 at 1:55 pm

      Luuv, luuve the soups. And always looking for new ideas to make them. Thanks for a soup-rich post. Your soups look fantastic! 🙂 ela

      Reply
    2. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      December 18, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      I am a soup person. I would love to try every single one!

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      • Lucia F Unger

        June 03, 2020 at 9:23 pm

        Soap de mariscos is my favorite. Then ajiaco. The potatoes are very important, especially "papas criollas" imposible to get here, same with guascas. Its supposed to be much thiker than you see here. The potatoes should almost desolve. Then you need thick cream and aji.

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    3. Luz Adriana Guzman

      December 18, 2013 at 9:15 pm

      I love Colombian soups, mute santandereano, sopa de vigilia, sopa de arroz con carne molida, sopa de arracacha, sopa de guineo... 🙂

      Reply
    4. Joanne

      December 19, 2013 at 7:23 am

      I am definitely in soup mode and these all sound so good!

      Reply
    5. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch)

      December 21, 2013 at 4:48 pm

      Great line up. I've got my eye on a couple of these and to be made very soon. Pinned. Merry Christmas.

      Reply
    6. Sara

      January 15, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      There is a white cheese soup that my mother-in-law from Cartegena makes.... Haven't been able to find the recipe. Anyone have one?

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      • Erica Dinho

        January 15, 2014 at 1:29 pm

        Hi Sara,

        "Mote de Queso"?????:

        https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/mote-de-queso-colombian-cheese-and-yam-soup/

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      • Anonymous

        July 07, 2018 at 5:25 pm

        https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/mote-de-queso-colombian-cheese-and-yam-soup/

        Reply
    7. Anonymous

      October 05, 2015 at 11:40 am

      thank for sharing such a great recipes! love Colombian soups

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    8. Ivonne

      March 13, 2016 at 5:09 pm

      Love your food and the wait you explain everything I am always cooking my Colombian food .

      Reply
      • Anonymous

        February 21, 2017 at 8:53 pm

        its good

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    9. Adriana

      January 17, 2018 at 2:09 pm

      One soup I remember fondly is Sopa de Arroz con Carne Molida. We always were served it with plenty of plátanos maduros.

      https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/es/sopa-de-arroz-con-carne-en-polvo/

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    10. Adriana Maria

      January 17, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      I made the lentils soups, delicious! We ate the entire pot in one dinner .
      Gracias such great memories of Colombia

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    11. Anonymous

      February 06, 2018 at 8:43 pm

      I love Colombian food. In the 70s I had a friend who came for Colombia. She was an amazing cook. She taught me so much. I will get busy making soup and much more.

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    12. Viajar por Colombia

      May 18, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      Great article! Colombia has an incredible cuisine! I loved it since the first time I went to this wonderful country. The soups are a must in your trip, and of course I recommend to try the Ajiaco and Mondongo ! They are full of flavor!! I share with you an article that shows 3 Colombian soups you must try: https://colombiabybus.co/eating/top-3-colombian-soups-must-try/

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    13. Anonymous

      June 02, 2018 at 5:43 pm

      Oh my goodness I can't wait to cook everyone of these recipes" Colombian cuisine is tops in my Book I could it it everyday...........

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    14. Bobbie

      January 26, 2022 at 3:31 am

      I just added this web site to my rss reader, excellent stuff. Can not get enough!

      Reply

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