Egg Soup (Sopa de Huevos)

Mexican
Time to prep & cook: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 5 eggs (1 egg per person)
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 red onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 1/4 cup cotija cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 to 3 jalapeƱos
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 3 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1 piece white onion

Instructions

  • Step 1 In a large pot, fry the potatoes and onions in 3 tablespoons corn oil.
  • Step 2 Blend tomatoes, garlic clove, and 1 piece white onion. Add 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon. Once blended, add one handful cilantro.
  • Step 3 When the potatoes are almost cooked, add the blended sauce and whole jalapeƱos.
    TIP: Test the potatoes by sticking a knife into a potato. If it slides in easily, the potato is done.
  • Step 4 When the soup starts to boil, crack the eggs and drop them one by one into the pot.
  • Step 5 When the eggs are cooked, add the cilantro.
  • Step 6 Add cheese, stir, and cover the pot for a few minutes to let the cheese melt.
  • Step 7 Serve soup warm, giving each person one egg.

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