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Sopa de Garrobo (Iguana Soup)

Name: Sopa de Garrobo (Iguana Soup)
Cook time: 1 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Central America
Ingredients: 2 medium iguanas (garrobos), cleaned; 1 bunch cilantro; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tomatoes; 1/2 onion; 1/2 green chile (bell pepper); Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 L water

Sopa de Garrobo is El Salvador's traditional garrobo soup - a rich, nourishing iguana soup that has sustained communities for generations. This authentic garrobo food showcases Central American culinary traditions with aromatic herbs and slow-simmered broth.

Easy

1 hour

Serves 4

Central America

Iguana Soups & Broths

Soups & Starters

Leg Meat

Recipe Source: Recetas de El Salvador – Sopa de Garrobo

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Ingredients

•2 medium iguanas (garrobos), cleaned
•1 bunch cilantro
•4 cloves garlic
•2 tomatoes
•1/2 onion
•1/2 green chile (bell pepper)
•Salt and black pepper to taste
•2 L water

Instructions

1
Boil iguana with tomatoes, onion, green chile, garlic, and salt 30–45 minutes.
2
Blend a portion of cooked vegetables with some broth; return to pot.
3
Adjust salt and pepper; simmer briefly.
4
Serve with chopped cilantro and toasted tortillas.

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