Sopa de Trigo

Name: Sopa de Trigo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 lb beef chuck, diced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste; 1 cup wheat berries, soaked; 6 cups beef broth; 2 medium yellow potatoes, cubed; 2 carrots, diced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt

A comforting Peruvian soup made with tender wheat berries, savory beef chuck, and classic yellow potatoes in a flavored broth.

80 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb beef chuck, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
1 cup wheat berries, soaked
6 cups beef broth
2 medium yellow potatoes, cubed
2 carrots, diced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

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

Add 1 lb diced beef chuck and sear until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
3

In the same pot, add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until translucent.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Return beef to the pot, then add 1 cup soaked wheat berries and 6 cups beef broth.
6

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes.
7

Add 2 medium cubed yellow potatoes, 2 diced carrots, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1 tsp salt.
8

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are soft and beef reaches an internal temperature of at least 145 F.

Questions

Can I make Sopa de Trigo gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup wheat berries, soaked. Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Sopa de Trigo 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 de Trigo?

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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