Sopa a la Minuta

Name: Sopa a la Minuta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup red onion, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp aji panca paste; 1 tsp dried oregano, crushed; 6 cups beef broth; 4 oz angel hair pasta, broken; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 4 large eggs; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A comforting Peruvian beef soup featuring seasoned ground beef, thin noodles, evaporated milk, and gently poached eggs in a savory broth.

35 minEasyServes 4390 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup red onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp aji panca paste
1 tsp dried oregano, crushed
6 cups beef broth
4 oz angel hair pasta, broken
1/2 cup evaporated milk
4 large eggs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup finely diced red onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until soft.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp aji panca paste, 1 tsp crushed dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 2 minutes.
4

Add 1 lb lean ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart until cooked through to an internal temperature of 160F.
5

Pour in 6 cups beef broth and bring the soup to a boil.
6

Add 4 oz broken angel hair pasta and cook for 3 minutes until tender.
7

Reduce heat to low, stir in 1/2 cup evaporated milk, then gently crack 4 large eggs into the simmering soup, cooking for 3 minutes until whites are set.

Questions

Can I make Sopa a la Minuta dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Swap the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Sopa a la Minuta gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 oz angel hair pasta, broken. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Sopa a la Minuta keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Sopa a la Minuta?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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