The 10 best Latin American soups

Latin American soups are often meals in themselves, with corn, potatoes, chillies and plenty of fresh coriander. These are the ones that rank highest with the SoupWiki editors.

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   1. Canja de Galinha

   Brazil8.8

   Clear broth with chicken, rice and dried mint; a satisfying, well-rounded bowl. Read about Canja de Galinha →

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   2. Aguadito de Pollo

   Peru8.8

   Clear broth with chicken, rice and a sour edge; warming and richly flavoured. Read about Aguadito de Pollo →

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   3. Soup Joumou

   Haiti8.2

   Creamy, smooth soup with pumpkin, beef and a sour edge; a satisfying, well-rounded bowl. Read about Soup Joumou →

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   4. Cazuela

   Chile8.2

   Clear broth with beef or chicken and potato; a satisfying, well-rounded bowl. Read about Cazuela →

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   5. Caldo de Res

   Mexico8.2

   Clear broth with beef shank, corn on the cob and a sour edge; a satisfying, well-rounded bowl. Read about Caldo de Res →

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   6. Mondongo

   Colombia8.0

   Hearty, chunky soup with beef tripe, pork and a sour edge; generous and full of flavour. Read about Mondongo →

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   7. Pozole Rojo

   Mexico8.0

   Creamy, smooth soup with hominy, pork shoulder and a sour edge; a satisfying, well-rounded bowl. Read about Pozole Rojo →

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   8. Shambar

   Peru8.0

   Hearty, chunky soup with wheat, beans and dried mint; a satisfying, well-rounded bowl. Read about Shambar →

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   9. Sopa de Lima

   Mexico7.8

   Clear broth with chicken, local lime and a sour edge; comforting and easy to enjoy. Read about Sopa de Lima →

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    10. Chairo

    Bolivia7.6

    Hearty, chunky soup with chuño, lamb or beef and dried mint; well balanced and comforting. Read about Chairo →

Editor’s scores reflect the personal taste of the SoupWiki editors. They are not a measure of a soup’s quality or authenticity, and they don’t mean a soup is good or bad.