If you favor Mexican cuisine, you may miss out on the delicious soups that are mixed in there with the burritos and tacos. There are a few traditional Mexican soups that each add a unique taste and texture to your palette. Often overlooked, these delicious soups can be the icing on the cake to your delicious meal. Eddie’s Mexican Restaurant is here to talk about three of our favorite authentic Mexican soups and what makes them so delicious.

Spicy Albondigas Soup

While traditional albondigas soup is commonly known to be a Mexican soup, its origin actually comes from Spain. This hearty soup is known to be the kind of comfort food on a rainy day in many Mexican homes. The star of this soup is the rice filled meatballs that give it its depth. They can be made up from a variety of different meats from ground turkey, chorizo, beef and chicken; with ground beef being the most commonly used meat. This is a great way to fill up without eating your weight in calories. Whether you are enjoying this soup as an appetizer or your main course, you can’t go wrong when you choose it.

Authentic Mexican Tortilla Soup

One of the most commonly known Mexican soups out there, tortilla soup is a fan favorite. There are many variations of this soup. Some add chicken or turkey to this delicious soup, while others rely on the delicious tomato, garlic and onion broth with some homemade crispy tortillas sprinkled in. Other additions to this soup include avocado, fresh cheese or some delicious crema. This soup in known to come from the Mexico City area and is loved by almost all that give it a try.

Fideo Noodles Soup

The meaning of the word fideo is noodle. The noodles in this soup make it a filling one that is sure to win you over. The noodles that are most often used are vermicelli noodles while angel hair can be a comparable substitute. Before the noodles are added to the soup base, they are broken up and browned. Other ingredients that are highlighted in this soup include peppers, onion, tomato, tomato sauce, chicken, chili peppers and more. This is a comfort food that people often turn to when they are looking for something that will warm them to the bones.

Traditional Mexican Food in Las Vegas, Nevada (Just Minutes from Summerlin, North LV & Henderson, NV)

While you can enjoy a good night of Mexican cuisine without partaking of any soup, you are missing out if you choose to do so. They make a great appetizer or main dish on days that you are looking for a lighter take on dinner or lunch. At Eddie’s Mexican Restaurant, we don’t only provide one of these delicious soups mentioned up above, but all three of them can be found on our menu any day of the week. Rich in flavor and texture, you can’t go wrong choosing any of them. Come visit us today!