Menestrón Peruano (Peruvian Minestrone) is a thick and nutritious soup made with beef, fresh vegetables, and mint, which gives it a unique and refreshing flavor. It is a Peruvian adaptation of the Italian minestrone, very popular in households across the country. At our catering service, menestrón peruano becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 500 g of beef (flank or ribs)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium cassava (peeled and cut into pieces)
- 1 corn cob (cut into slices)
- 1 carrot (sliced)
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 cup broad beans
- 1 cup short pasta (elbow type)
- 1 large white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons yellow chili paste
- 1 sprig of fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 liters of water
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the beef
- Wash and cut beef into medium pieces.
- Place in a large pot with 3 liters of water.
- Cook over medium heat for 40 minutes, skimming off any foam.
- Make the sauce
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Sauté chopped onion and garlic until golden.
- Add yellow chili paste and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add this sauce to the pot with beef.
- Add vegetables and tubers
- Add potatoes, cassava, corn, and carrot.
- Cook for another 30 minutes.
- Add beans and pasta
- Add broad beans, green beans, and pasta.
- Cook for 15 more minutes until tender.
- Finish the dish
- Add chopped fresh mint.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve
- Serve menestrón peruano hot in deep bowls.
- Accompany with fresh bread or white rice.
Menestrón Peruano is more than just soup—it’s tradition, culture, and flavor in every spoonful. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let menestrón peruano win you over and taste the true flavor of Peru.
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