Cocido

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This recipe doesn't even resemble a true cocido but the ingredients intrigued me so I decided to try it. It just doesn't work. The soup was bland and the smoked chorizo did nothing to help. Cocido is a mexican beef and vegetable soup made with beef shanks, zucchini, corn, onion and cabbage at last in So. California that's what is in it. I see where several people loved this but as I read their reveiws, they didn't really make the recipe as written. I too tried to "doctor" this up to give it some flavor but my hubby told me "this one is not a keeper".

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I was excited to make this soup. The ingedients were very interesting. BUT it fell short of my expectations. Quite frankly, it is very bland. The meatballs needed salt, everythng needed salt. The boiled meatballs were not tasty and Spanish Chorizo is very expensive, at least in my area. The soup did not even smell delicious as I was cooking it.

I would not make it again. :-(

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Now, I have no idea what Cocido is supposed to be, so I can't say how authentic is it, but the flavors are good. My kids both liked it. Followed the recipe except:
Didn't have smoked chorizo, so used fresh and dabbed the oil out after cooking, then added more EVOO for the veges.
Didn't have leeks (which would add a nice flavor to this dish so used garlic there.
Only used about 4 cups of liquid, which made it a nice chicken-n-noodles consistency instead of soupy.
Used 1 pound of beef for the meatballs - skipped the chicken.
No tomatoes, so stirred in a heavy TBSP of tomato paste before the chicken stock (to add depth of flavor, and lycopene! and just used a sprinkle of lemon when serving instead of the "topping."

Really liked the flavors of this dish and that the cabbage was not overpowering. Next time I make this will try adding a 1/4 cup of red wine, and will definately use the leeks.
A TBSP of Dijon mustard would also add a nice flavor.

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I was born & raised in Arizona. This soup recipe should have another name. Not only did Rachael's "cocido" ingredients deviate significantly from the true "cocido", but this clearly misrepresents what the real "cocido" is about. Traditional "cocido" has beef ribs, cabbage and other vegetables. You don't need to add anything when you serve it (unless you want to add a squeeze of lemon or lime. I am truly disappointed this was on the Food Network.

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This soup is delicious with lots of complexity in the flavors. I made it with soy chorizo instead of regular (since that's all I could find, and it came out fine. I would recommend using less chicken stock (and adding water or low-sodium chicken stock, since it was too salty for my taste. But otherwise it's a great soup I'll make again on a cold rainy day!

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My family loved this soup that is so thick it could also be a stew. IThere are so many layers to the flavors. It is definitely not a "30 minute" meal because of the prep time involved, but it is worth every minute of prep time. It cooks very quickly once the prep is done. I added the garlic, lemon zest, and parsley at the last - did not use it as a topping. Used only the fresh tomato as a topping. Served with a crusty rustic bread, it is just divine.

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I thought this sounded really good and couldn't wait to try it. But the liquid wasn't very tasty and the boiled meat not very flavorful at all.I followed the recipe to the letter.Would never make it again

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This soup was so delicious. I gave some to some invalids and they raved about it. I have raved so much about it and this must be the 3rd time I have gone on line to print out the recipe for friends.

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I have to start by admitting that I didn't follow the recipe EXACTLY--I just picked up whatever similar ingredients were at my local Trader Joe's--but the soup was great. I used chicken and turkey-based products instead of the heavier meats and omitted the extra chicken, resulting in a soup that was flavorful, filling, and perfect for a cold day. The tomato topping really makes the dish sing.

This is a simple, fast, and delicious meal that I will certainly make again!

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While it does take more like 45 min-1hr it is very flavorful and hearty. I coulnt find the chorizo in links, so I used bulk. I think it made it too oily, but that was my fault and it was still good. thanks rachel