Best Juans Garlic And Cactus Soup Recipes

CASTILIAN GARLIC SOUP (SOPA DE AJO)

Steps:

• In a heavy soup kettle or a 2-quart saucepan , gently cook the garlic in the olive oil over low heat until the cloves are thoroughly softened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Do not let the cloves get brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Stir the red chili pepper into the hot oil in the pan, then add the stock and sherry. Bring to a simmer while you stir in the cumin and saffron.
• Use a fork to crush the tender garlic cloves to a paste into the soup. Taste and add salt if necessary. Cover the soup and leave to simmer very gently for about 15 minutes.
• While the soup cooks, toast the bread slices. Cut the garlic clove in half and rub over the toasted slices.
• If you wish, add the eggs by breaking each egg in turn into a ladle and lowering it into the soup. Stir ladle to break up the eggs. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of cheese and a slice of the bread.

SEVEN SEAS SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the fish stock, if making homemade. Then, in a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the onion, partially covered, stirring frequently, until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, broth, tomatoes, wine, oregano, cumin, salt, and crushed pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes to blend the flavors. 2. Add the clams to the soup. Cover the pot and cook until the shells open, about 8 minutes. Discard any that do not open. Add the shrimp, fish pieces, and scallops. Simmer until the seafood is just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Adjust seasoning. Serve with lime wedges.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CATFISH SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the onion, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the tomato juices are reduced, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the broth, carrots, celery, serrano chiles, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 12 to 14 minutes. 2. Remove the serrano chiles and bay leaves from the soup. Add the fish, cilantro, and salt. Cook until the fish is opaque inside, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve the soup hot with lime wedges.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

NOPALES (PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS) STEW

Steps:

• How to prepare the Nopales: Slice up the pads first lengthwise then horizontally. You should have cuts of various sizes. Boil in water for 5-6 min. Strain in colander and repeat. The nopales are now prepared.
• Chop and saute the onion and garlic.
• Pour all the cans into the crock pot (pour everything inside the cans). Dump the shredded chicken, prepared nopales, and sauteed garlic and onions into the crock pot as well. Stir everything until properly mixed.
• Use whatever time interval on the crock pot fits your schedule. Make sure dish is warm before serving. A Dutch Oven can be used as substitute for the crock pot. Again make sure stew is warm and ready before serving. Suggest chips and fresh fruit (preferably tropical) for accompaniment.

JUAN'S GARLIC AND CACTUS SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat and cook the garlic, stirring, until fragrant but not brown, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients except the eggs. Raise the heat and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer until the garlic is soft, 8 to 10 minutes. 2. In a small bowl beat the eggs until frothy. Bring soup to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir the soup briskly with a fork while pouring the eggs into the soup. Cook 1 minute. Serve hot.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.