Baja California Coconut and Garlic Sopa Recipe

Name: Baja California Coconut and Garlic Sopa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, sliced; 20 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, stem removed, seeded, and sliced; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 6 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 (14 ounce) cans unsweetened coconut milk; 2 chipotle peppers, minced (packed in adobo sauce); 1 (15 ounce) can red pinto beans, drained; 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch long strips; 8 ounces fresh mexican chorizo sausage, removed from casing; 8 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 few dashes Mexican hot sauce; salt; fresh ground black pepper; ⅔ cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted; ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; avocado, slices for garnish; lime slice, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced
20 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, stem removed, seeded, and sliced
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 (14 ounce) cans unsweetened coconut milk
2 chipotle peppers, minced (packed in adobo sauce)
1 (15 ounce) can red pinto beans, drained
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch long strips
8 ounces fresh mexican chorizo sausage, removed from casing
8 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 few dashes Mexican hot sauce
salt
fresh ground black pepper
⅔ cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
avocado, slices for garnish
lime slice, for garnish

1
In a large stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
2
Add onion and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add 10 cloves garlic, red peppers, and cumin and cook for 2 minutes.
4
Add chicken stock, coconut milk, and chipotle peppers (plus 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce); bring to a boil; reduce by half.
5
Reduce heat to a simmer.
6
Add pinto beans.
7
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.
8
Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes.
9
Add chorizo and 6 cloves garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
10
Add chicken & chorizo mixture, shrimp, lime juice, and hot sauce to the soup.
11
Cook until shrimp are cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
12
Add remaining 4 cloves garlic.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14
Also, feel free to add more of any of the other ingredients you feel like the soup needs (e.g., cumin, hot sauce, lime juice).
15
Serve immediately in large bowls.
16
Make a pile of shredded coconut on top of each serving of soup.
17
Garnish with cilantro, avocado slices, and lime slices.

1668

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

Carbs

174

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, sliced, 20 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 red bell pepper, stem removed, seeded, and sliced, and more.

Yes, Baja California Coconut and Garlic Sopa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baja California Coconut and Garlic Sopa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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