During the winter months when I was a child, coming home from school and being greeted by the beefy, minty scent of albondigas en caldo simmering on the stove felt like a big, warm hug. This Mexican ...

Some soups are a family affair: This one was passed down from grandmother to mother to son, namely Wesley Avila, the chef of Guerrilla Tacos in Los Angeles. For his family’s take on the traditional ...

Finally, the weather seems to have changed, and it’s time to make soup. Today we explore old favorites: Creole vegetable soup; Albondigas, the Mexican meatball soup; and split pea soup made famous by ...

This Mexican recipe was one of the most frequently requested ever when I was food editor at The Arizona Republic. It was first published in the 1960s. Joyce's Albondigas Soup Makes 8 servings 2 ...

Credit: Photo: Ryan Liebe ; Food Stylist: Ben Weiner. Credit: Photo: Ryan Liebe ; Food Stylist: Ben Weiner. Albondigas soup is my ultimate comfort food after a long day of work or on a rainy day.

There’s a lot going on this time of year. For one thing, winter is officially here, which means our nighttime cooking has moved firmly into hearty comfort food territory. For another, many of us have ...

Note: Two iconic Mexican soups, albondigas (meatball) and tortilla, come together in one warm and satisfying bowlful of flavor. Crispy tortilla strips, diced avocado and cilantro leaves generously top ...

When I was a restaurant critic in Albuquerque, I reviewed a small Mexican establishment named Dahlia's, tucked into a strip mall on the city's west side. The meal had its ups and downs, but the ...