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.

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Questions

What is Sopa a la Minuta?

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

For Sopa a la Minuta, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Sopa a la Minuta?

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 uses 1 lb lean ground beef.

Can I make Sopa a la Minuta dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Sopa a la Minuta 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.

Does Sopa a la Minuta contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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