Mexican Chili Soup

8 servings

110 minutes

Mexican chili soup is a spicy, rich dish that embodies the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine. Its history dates back to ancient times when indigenous peoples used hot peppers and legumes in their traditional recipes. The thick texture and harmony of spices make this soup an ideal warming dish. It combines tender ground beef, aromatic tomatoes, nutritious beans, and fiery chili peppers to create a spicy and rich flavor. Cumin and oregano add deep earthy notes while a bit of sugar balances the heat. The soup pairs wonderfully with corn chips, adding a pleasant crunch and complementing the flavor ensemble. This soup is not just food; it is a true culinary tradition that brings people together at the table.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 598.7
• Proteins: 35.6g
• Fats: 32.9g
• Carbohydrates: 39.9g

Ingredients

• Ground beef: 1 kg
• Kidney beans: 400 g
• Celery stalk: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Canned Pinto Beans: 400 g
• Chopped tomatoes in their own juice: 300 g
• Green bell pepper: 1 pc
• Tomato juice: 2 glass
• Canned Tomatoes with Chili: 300 g
• Ground chili pepper: 1 tsp
• Red Long Chili Pepper: 1 pc
• Ground cumin (zira): 1 tsp
• Ground dried garlic: 1 tsp
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: pinch
• Dried oregano: 1 tsp
• Ground cayenne pepper: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Water: 1 glass

Cooking steps

1. Add vegetable oil to the hot pan and fry the minced meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Ground beef: 1 kg

2. In a deep skillet, heat the remaining oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent. Then add the finely chopped chili pepper, having removed the seeds and veins. Add the chopped celery stalk and diced green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes until partially cooked, stirring constantly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Red Long Chili Pepper: 1 piece
   • Celery stalk: 1 piece
   • Green bell pepper: 1 piece

3. Add the fried minced meat, chopped canned tomatoes, canned beans, spices, sugar, salt, ground peppers, tomato juice, and water to the saucepan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground beef: 1 kg
   • Chopped tomatoes in their own juice: 300 g
   • Kidney beans: 400 g
   • Canned Pinto Beans: 400 g
   • Canned Tomatoes with Chili: 300 g
   • Ground chili pepper: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground cumin (zira): 1 teaspoon
   • Ground dried garlic: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper:  pinch
   • Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground cayenne pepper:  to taste
   • Tomato juice: 2 glasss
   • Water: 1 glass

4. Simmer on low heat for about 1-1.5 hours, stirring every 10-15 minutes. If the soup is too thick, add water or tomato juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 1 glass
   • Tomato juice: 2 glasss

5. Serve with corn chips.