Consomé de Birria con Garbanzos (Birria Consomme Soup with Chickpeas)
A warming bowl of birria broth with tender beef, chickpeas, carrot and fresh coriander, finished with lime.
Made with Birria adobo and consomme. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £4.99 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the beef and salt in a large pot with 800 ml of your ready made birria adobo and consomme (see the base recipe) and the water.
- 2
Bring to a simmer, cover and cook gently for 1 hour 45 minutes, until the beef is very tender.
105 min - 3
Add the carrots and cook for 15 minutes, then add the chickpeas and courgette and cook for a further 10 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.
25 min - 4
Skim off any excess fat and taste, adding salt or a squeeze of lime if needed.
- 5
Ladle into bowls and top with the chopped onion, coriander and a lime wedge for squeezing over.
Tips
- Beef shin gives a rich, slightly sticky broth. Brisket or chuck work too but need a bit less time.
- Add the courgette late so it keeps some bite.
- A spoonful of salsa taquera or chopped fresh chilli makes a hotter bowl.
- The soup thickens as it sits. Add a splash of water when reheating.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 1 to 2 hours and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat until it boils and is steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Is this a soup or a drink?
It is a soup here, with beef and vegetables. In Mexico, plain birria consomme is also served in small cups to sip or dip tacos into.
Can I use canned chickpeas?
Yes. Drain and rinse tinned chickpeas well. They are already cooked, so add them near the end.
Can I add rice or potatoes?
Yes. Add 100 g cooked rice at the end or 2 diced potatoes with the carrots. Cool any rice quickly if you keep leftovers.
More made with birria adobo and consomme
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