How to Make Vegan Mexican Menudo - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to traditional Mexican cuisine, menudo has always held a special place in the hearts of many. This hearty and flavorful soup is usually made with beef tripe, but for those who are looking for a plant-based alternative, this Vegan Mexican Menudo recipe is the perfect option. Packed with an array of delicious flavors and textures, this dish will surely satisfy your cravings for a comforting, hearty meal.

One of the key components of menudo is the rich and aromatic broth, w...

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Ingredients

  • 4 Roma tomatoes
  • 2 ancho chile peppers, seeded and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 pinch ground cumin
  • 2 pounds shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ cup water
  • salt to taste
  • 1 quart vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup finely chopped white onion
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 lime, cut in wedges
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 cups

  • Place tomatoes and ancho peppers in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Let soak in the hot water for 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer tomatoes, ancho peppers, and 1/2 cup water into a blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Strain sauce through a sieve, discarding the solids.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Crush garlic with cumin in a bowl and add to the hot pan. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour tomato sauce over the mushrooms and season with salt. Let simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let soup simmer until flavors meld, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour soup into individual bowls; garnish with onion and oregano. Serve with lime wedges and red pepper flakes on the side.
  • Nutrition

    214 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 560mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 52mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 303mg