Mexican · soup
Caldo Cantina
Caldo Cantina reads sourness 6.3, citrus 6.1 and umami 5.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Mexican soup, about 29 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sourness 6.3 · Citrus 6.1 · Umami 5.4 · Salinity 4.1 · Herbaceous 3.5 · Richness 3.3 · Allium 3.3 · Fruity 2.8 · Sweetness 2.3 · Heat 1.3 · Floral 1.3 · Warm Spice 1.1 · Bitterness 1.0 · Earthy 0.7
What's in it (9)
- 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 160)
- 1/4 cup long-grain rice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced fresh tomato
- 1/2 cup minced onion, preferably white
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken, optional
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, or to taste
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, or more to taste
- Minced fresh jalapenos or other chiles to taste, optional
Time & effort: about 29 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 52.7 kcal, 3.9 g protein, 1.8 g fat, 5.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (5 steps)
- Put the stock in a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the rice along with some salt and pepper and lower the heat so the mixture just bubbles.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is quite tender, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the vegetables with the chicken if youre using it, lime juice, cilantro, and chiles if youre using them, in the bottom of 1 large or 4 small bowls.
- When the soup is ready, ladle it over the vegetables and spices, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, and serve.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.