16 authentic Mexican soup recipes to warm you up this winter. These time-tested and traditional dishes add variety and flavor to any kitchen.
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When it’s cold outside and you need to warm your insides, there’s nothing like a big bowl of delicious liquid comfort food. Some of these recipes belong to my mother, my grandmother, or I’ve picked them up along the way. Thousands of years of tradition have gone into these soups. Homemade is always better something from a can. Here are 16 authentic Mexican soup recipes that are sure to hit the spot.
Caldo de Verduras
When the flu is going around, this Mexican Soup is a good remedy and a good preventative. It is an easy-to-make and delicious soup.
Sopa de Lentejas
This savory and aromatic soup is great for your troop. It reminds us of the pleasant memories of the past and a warm taste of home. A vegetarian and cozy dish.
Caldo de Pescado
Mexican Fish Soup, or Caldo de Pescado, is healthy and low calorie bowl of yumminess. You’ll enjoy the depth of flavors and heartiness in each spoonful. The depths of the sea can feed the depths of your soul.
Pozole Blanco
Do you add cabbage or lettuce to your pozole? Pozole Blanco, or Chicken Pozole, is a simple dish that is abundant with toppings. All come together to create a symphony for your palate. It’s music in your mouth.
Pozole Rojo
Robust and deep, a classic Mexican soup that’s hard not to love. For some people, this is the only version of pozole that they will order. They would rather be red than dead.
Sopa de Fideo
Tamales, beans, and sopa de fideo. These are all traditional Mexican foods. Some people will add chicken or vegetables to make a more complete meal. It also makes a great after school snack.
Sopa de Habas
Looking for a vegetarian Mexican soup recipe? Sopa de Habas is it! A creamy yet meatless and delectable dish. Serve with a warm bolillo (Mexican bread) or a dozen tortillas, and you have a winning meal!
Caldo de Res
With bone-in portions and large vegetable chunks, a big bowl of this soup is a favorite in Mexico. Many abuelitas slave over a hot stove to produce this for their loved ones.
Sopa de Estrellitas
You know how certain foods can bring up a specific memory? If you’re Mexican, chances are that you were raised eating Sopa de Estrellitas, or Mexican Star Soup. This traditional and easy recipe is the reason cooking at home is the best.
Birria de Res
A big bowl of this Slow Cooker Birria de Res, or Mexican Beef Stew, is the ultimate comfort food. Deep and robust Mexican food flavors that will make your tastebuds very happy.
Caldo de Pollo
Nothing warms you up on a chilly day like a big bowl of Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup). It’s Mexican penicillin made by Mexican moms and grandmothers everywhere. Hearty with delicious chicken, vegetables, and authentic flavors from south of the border.
Caldo de Camarón
Shrimp swimming in a bowl of robust and deep flavorful broth… how bad does that sound? lol. They may be doing the back stroke, but you’ll have a stroke of luck if you get a bowl of this soup. Add lime juice and dig in!
Caldillo Duranguense
This Mexican soup comes from my family’s hometown of Durango, Mexico. Also sometimes referred to as “Caldillo Duranguense.” It is made of beef in a savory broth of chile pasado and chile poblano. So incredibly yummy!
Ps: It’s not authentic if it doesn’t have chile pasado.
Sopa de Conchas
You can see shells in this shell soup. Toasted shell pasta in a tomato broth. It’s one of those universal traditional dishes that every Mexican kid grows up eating.
Roasted Poblano Soup
An easy-to-make and easy to eat soup. It is deceptively simple but complex in flavors. Serve with bolillo to sop up any remaining juice in the bowl.
Mexican Alphabet Soup
This is how Mexicans learn their alphabets. Just kidding! Perfect for picky eaters, this dish fulfills every mom’s wish. It’s a Meal of Fortune. Can I buy a vowel?
Oh my gosh! This is probably the most comforting food post I have ever seen. I am not fond of soup but there are really those times that I crave for a comforting bowl, like when I just got home from a trip or when I am down with something. Love this, especially the beef soup and the one with the shank. Yum!
Oh yeah!! I would have to say that the Mexican beef soup (caldo de res) is one of my favorite Mexican soup.
I love Mexican food! I’ll try out one of these this weekend.
Hope you do. These Mexican soup recipes are perfect for the winter.
When I think of mexican soup fideo comes to my mind almost instantly. As a matter of fact, I’ll be making caldo de pollo tomorrow.
Awesome! Caldo de Pollo is such a great soup. Sopa de Fideo is like a big hug from my grandma.
It’s the perfect time of year for soup. Soup is literally my favorite!!! I want to try that lentil one!!
Oh yeah! That Mexican Lentil Soup is soooo good. Hope you try it out!
Ohh! And here I thought I had already eaten too much soup this season. These recipes look great!
Too much soup? Never! Lol. Hope you give one of these Mexican soups a try.
Yes!! I love this post!! My sister makes really good Mexican food all of the time – she learned from her mother-in-law. I recognize some of these soups.
That’s awesome! These Mexican soups are all authentic Mexican recipes.
Where it is colder where we live I’ve been looking for some good soup recipes. There is something about cold weather and soup that I love. These recipes look delicious and I will be making a few of them this winter.
Sounds great. Hope you enjoy these Mexican soup recipes.
Oh wow, these are all savory soups full of warmth just by the look of it! I love tomato-based soups because it makes me feel healthy… pplus they are rich in antioxidants. Great list of recipes as well!
Thank you. A lot of Mexican soup recipes are hearty and very nutritious.
With the cold weather, it is definitely soup season! I can’t wait to give these recipes a try 🙂
Oh yeah. It’s cold here too. Time for some Mexican soup recipes. 🙂
These all look amazing, it is so cold here at the minute and these would be great for lunchtime.
Mexican food is my all-time favorite cuisine. I love the flavors, and how filling the meals usually are. I can’t wait to get into the kitchen and try some of these recipes that you’ve listed.
That’s awesome. You’re going to love these authentic Mexican soup recipes.
I love Mexican cuisine as it’s very tasty. However, I don’t have much experience with their soups. I’ll definitely give them a try soon! 🙂
Most are very easy to make. Several of the Mexican soup recipes you find here have videos and step-by-step tutorials. Click on the links if you find one you like.
If I had to pick a recipe I would go for the beef soup. Looks super tasty.
yum!!! That’s a good choice. Caldo de Res (Beef Soup) is one of my all time favorite Mexican soups.
These soups look amazing! Perfect for the winter season. Thanks for sharing
Yes exactly. I love a good Mexican soup during the winter. 🙂
Soups are essentials in one’s kitchen lol I have them when I’m sick, when it’s cold and just because hahaha These sound great!! I would add some avocado and bread as a side.
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Candace
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Avocado and bread… Yes and yes. Nothing warms you up like soup in the winter.
Mexican soup of any kind is always welcome at our house. How nice to have such a variety!
Right! I am with you on that. Mexican soup any day of the week. 🙂
I need to pin this! I was just talking to my mom about how I’m tired of having the same soups over and over. This is a great round up of new soups for me to try!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
Lol. I know what you mean. I feel like I need ideas all the time. Love Pinterest. Thanks for pinning my Mexican soup recipes!
Definitely going to save this post for later! I love soup, and Mexican food is one of my favourites. We are just coming into Summer here in Australia, but I will enjoy this very much next Winter 🙂
Thank you! Soooo cool to know that you’re from Australia and enjoy our Mexican food. Puts a smile on my face!
I am going to need to make all of these soups! We finally have some cold weather down here in Florida so perfect timing to making soups!
I feel the same way. Mexican soups alllll of them please. Lol.
These soup recipes look so good and so hearty. They are the perfect meal for warming up after a long, cold winter day.
Right! It’s been chilly lately. I could use one of these Mexican soup recipes in front of me. 🙂