Mole de Olla Mexican Beef and Vegetable Soup: Best Comfort Bowl
Mole de Olla is a traditional Mexican beef and vegetable soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 8 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 corn on the cob, sliced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine beef, garlic, onion, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1.5 hours.
- Add carrots, potatoes, corn, zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, bay leaves, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Continue to cook for another 45 minutes until the vegetables and beef are tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cabbage or bell peppers.