Sopa de Pipián Verde con Frijoles Blancos (Green Pumpkin Seed Soup)
A silky green soup of pumpkin seeds, tomatillo and coriander with white beans and crisp tortilla strips.
Made with Green mole (pipian verde) and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.21 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
Cut the tortillas into thin strips. Fry them in 1 tbsp oil for 2 minutes until crisp and golden, drain and sprinkle with salt.
2 min - 2
Heat the remaining oil in a pan and fry the courgettes for 4 minutes.
4 min - 3
Add your ready made green mole, pipian verde (see the base recipe), the hot stock and the beans. Simmer very gently for 10 minutes, stirring now and then.
10 min - 4
Season with salt and a squeeze of lime to taste. Add a splash of water if it is too thick.
- 5
Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips, pumpkin seeds and coriander.
Tips
- Never boil hard. Pumpkin seed soups can split and go grainy.
- Stir while heating, as the soup catches on the bottom of the pan.
- Blend a ladle of the soup with the beans for a creamier texture.
Storing and freezing
Keeps 3 days in the fridge. Reheat gently, stirring, until steaming hot all through. Freeze the soup without garnishes for up to 2 months.
Questions
Can I serve it cold?
It is best warm, as the sauce thickens when chilled. If you chill it, loosen with stock and reheat.
Can I use another bean?
Yes, butter beans or chickpeas both work.
Can I add chicken?
Yes, stir in 300 g shredded cooked chicken with the beans and warm through.
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DFEFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
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