Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup

Name: Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (85/15); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or 1 tsp mild hot sauce); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup diced tomato; 6 cups low-sodium beef broth; 4 oz angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti, broken in half, broken in half; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

A Peruvian diner staple of thin noodles simmered in a beefy, tomato-bright broth with ground beef, aji amarillo, and a swirl of egg - ready in about 30 minutes and deeply restorative.

35 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

PeruvianSoupStovetopStandardHigh FiberHigh ProteinLow CarbLow-SodiumAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (85/15)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or 1 tsp mild hot sauce)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup diced tomato
6 cups low-sodium beef broth
4 oz angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti, broken in half, broken in half
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup finely diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or 1 tsp mild hot sauce) and cook 1 minute.
2

Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and stir into the aromatics, cooking 1 minute until darkened. Add 1 cup diced tomato and cook 2 minutes.
3

Add 1 lb ground beef (85/15) and brown until cooked through and no pink remains, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), about 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4

Pour in 6 cups low-sodium beef broth and bring to a boil. Add 4 oz broken in half angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti, broken in half and cook until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
5

Whisk 2 beaten large eggs and 1/2 cup whole milk together. Remove pot from heat and slowly pour the egg-milk mixture in while stirring to create silky egg ribbons.
6

Return to very low heat for 1 minute to heat through. Do not boil after adding eggs. Ladle into bowls and top with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.

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About Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup

Also called: sopa a la minuta, a la minuta, Peruvian minute soup

Sopa a la minuta is a fast Peruvian soup of ground beef, thin noodles, tomato and aji amarillo in beef broth, finished with egg and milk. A la minuta means made to order, and it is a standard at Peruvian home kitchens and menu restaurants because it comes together in about 30 minutes. The soup gets its color and fruity heat from aji amarillo paste, the yellow Peruvian chili. Tomato paste cooked into the aromatics until it darkens gives the broth depth without a long simmer.

The egg and milk go in last, off the heat, so the egg sets into soft ribbons and the milk turns the broth slightly creamy. Some versions also add a little dried oregano at the table. Break the angel hair or thin spaghetti in half before adding it so it fits the spoon.

Serving and keeping

Serve hot immediately, with lime and bread. The soup keeps 2 days in the fridge but the noodles soften; reheat gently without boiling and add a splash of broth.

Variations

With evaporated milk

Use evaporated milk instead of whole milk for a richer broth, a common Peruvian choice.

With potato

Add a small diced potato with the broth and simmer 8 minutes before the noodles.

Poached egg

Crack whole eggs into the soup instead of whisking them, and cook until just set.

If it goes wrong

Egg turns into curds

Take the pot off the heat before pouring in the egg and milk, pour slowly while stirring, and never boil it afterward (step 6).

Noodles are mushy

Cook them only 3 to 4 minutes and serve right away. Noodles keep softening in the broth.

Broth is greasy

Use leaner beef, or spoon off excess fat after browning in step 3.

Substitutions

aji amarillo paste: 1 tsp mild hot sauce, as in the recipe, or a pinch of turmeric with a little minced hot pepper. Loses the fruity aji flavor but keeps the color and some heat.
whole milk: evaporated milk. Richer and closer to many Peruvian versions.
angel hair pasta: fideo or thin rice noodles. Rice noodles cook in 2 to 3 minutes.

Questions

What is Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup?

A Peruvian diner staple of thin noodles simmered in a beefy, tomato-bright broth with ground beef, aji amarillo, and a swirl of egg - ready in about 30 minutes and deeply restorative. This reference files it under Peruvian soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup reach?

For Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of aji amarillo in Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup?

The entry for Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup calls for 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or 1 tsp mild hot sauce). In its place: Blend a roasted orange or yellow bell pepper with a little habanero or serrano. It approximates both the fruitiness and the heat.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup uses 1 lb ground beef (85/15).

How hot is Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup?

Moderately. The heat in Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup comes from 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or 1 tsp mild hot sauce). For a milder plate, start with half the aji amarillo and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup is 1/2 cup whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup low-carb?

A serving of Sopa a la Minuta Quick Beef Noodle Soup carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 8 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

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