Sopa a la minuta peruana

Ingredientes

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 large bay leaf (or 2 small bay leaves)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 potato (peeled)
• 2 medium carrots
• 1-2 tablespoons oregano
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1/4 pound angel hair pasta (or spaghetti noodles)
• egg (for topping)
• parsley (for topping)

Preparación

1. 1

   Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Set aside.

2. 2

   Chop the onions, potatoes, and carrots to small bits. Mince the garlic.

3. 3

   In a pot at medium heat, add oil and sauté the onions and bay leaf till the onions are slightly translucent, add the garlic and cook till aromatic.

4. 4

   Add in the chopped potatoes and carrots, sautéing till these soften.

5. 5

   Mix in oregano and the ground beef, cook till these change in color or have turned a darker brown.

6. 6

   Add the tomato paste, and beef broth. Stir and let this simmer for 7-10 minutes. After, have a taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

7. 7

   To cook the noodles, simple add them into the pot and cook al dente per packaging instructions. Remembering to mix this often.

8. 8

   Serve with a fried egg on top, or decorate with parsley.