Colombia and its Soups that Tell Stories

Colombian cuisine is as diverse as its geography — mountains, coasts, jungles, and plains. In every region, soup is more than a dish: it’s memory, tradition, and family.

At Homlunch, we believe the best way to enjoy these flavors is not at a restaurant, but at a family’s table, where each spoonful carries roots, land, and stories. And if you also want to continue exploring other typical flavors of Colombia, you can also discover the most irresistible Colombian snacks.

 

The Most Iconic Soups of Colombia

  1. Ajiaco Santafereño – A Bogotá classic with chicken, three types of potatoes, capers, and cream, symbolizing the capital’s warmth.

  2. Sancocho – Found across the country, made with chicken, beef, pork, or fish, plus yucca, plantain, and corn.

  3. Mondongo Antioqueño – A hearty, thick soup made with beef tripe, potatoes, yucca, and local spices.

  4. Cuchuco de Trigo con Espinazo – From the Andean towns, with cracked wheat, pork backbone, and potatoes.

  5. Mute Santandereano – A traditional soup from Santander with beef, chickpeas, corn, and herbs.

  6. Caldo de Costilla – A rib broth, often eaten at breakfast after long nights or to start the day with strength.

  7. Changua – A milk soup with egg and cilantro, typical of Cundinamarca and Boyacá, served in the mornings.

  8. Coastal Fish Soup – With coconut milk, fresh herbs, and local fish, representing the richness of Colombia’s Caribbean coast.

 

Why Try Them on Homlunch?

Because they’re not served in plastic containers or rushed deliveries.
They’re served in family pots and bowls, with recipes passed down from grandmothers to children.

With Homlunch, every soup becomes a cultural journey into another family’s dining room.

 

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