Description
A vibrant and comforting dish that captures the essence of traditional Mexican flavors with savory broth, hearty ingredients, and delightful dumplings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb protein of choice (chicken, beef, or beans)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 pinch sugar
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Diced avocado, for garnish
- Crumbled queso fresco, for garnish
- Tortilla chips or corn tortillas, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic in a large pot until fragrant.
- Add protein of choice and cook until browned.
- Pour in the broth and tomatoes, then stir in spices. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes to develop flavors.
- In a separate bowl, mix masa harina with water to create tamale dumpling dough.
- Drop dumplings into the simmering soup and let them steam through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado before serving.
Notes
For best results, use low-sodium broth and adjust spice levels to your taste. Fresh herbs can enhance flavor right before serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering and steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg