Sopa Criolla

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

A comforting Peruvian soup made with seasoned ground beef, thin noodles, milk broth, and a fried egg.

35 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

PeruvianSoupStovetopStandardHigh ProteinNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

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

Add 1 cup diced red onion and 2 tbsp minced garlic, cooking for 5 minutes until soft.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp aji panca paste and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes.
4

Add 1 lb ground beef and cook until browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 6 minutes.
5

Pour in 6 cups beef broth and bring to a simmer.
6

Add 4 oz broken angel hair pasta and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
7

Stir in 1/2 cup evaporated milk and 1 tsp crushed dried oregano, then remove from heat.
8

Fry 4 eggs separately until whites are set and yolks remain runny, then serve on top.

Questions

Can I make Sopa Criolla 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 Criolla 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 Criolla 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 Criolla?

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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