Hominy Soup (Caldo de Mote) is a traditional Andean dish, made with hominy (peeled and cooked corn), potatoes, and fresh herbs. It is considered a homemade lunch, very popular in Colombia’s highlands, Ecuador, and Peru. At our catering service, hominy soup becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 2 cups hominy (peeled and cooked corn)
- 2 medium potatoes (cubed)
- 1 white onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 sprig fresh cilantro
- 2 liters water or beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pork or beef chunks for extra flavor
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the broth base
- In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in a little oil.
- Add water or broth and bring to a boil.
- Cook hominy and potatoes
- Add hominy and cubed potatoes.
- Cook for 30 minutes until tender.
- Finish the soup
- Add fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- If using meat, add it at the beginning to cook with the hominy.
- Serve
- Serve hominy soup hot.
- Pair with arepas or rustic bread.
Hominy Soup is more than just food—it’s tradition, nutrition, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let hominy soup win you over and taste the true flavor of Andean cuisine.
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