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

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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.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Sopa Criolla reach?

For Sopa Criolla, 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 Criolla?

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 Criolla uses 1 lb ground beef.

Can I make Sopa Criolla dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Sopa Criolla 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 Criolla contain eggs?

Yes: 4 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.

How many calories are in Sopa Criolla?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 28 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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