Sopa Criolla is a traditional Peruvian dish made with beef, noodles, and evaporated milk, cooked in a flavorful sauce of ají panca and spices. It is a comforting homemade recipe, very popular in Lima, perfect for cold days and family meals. At our catering service, sopa criolla 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
- 300 g of beef (steak or loin, cut into strips)
- 150 g of noodles (spaghetti, broken into pieces)
- 1 large white onion
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons ají panca paste
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 egg (optional, for serving)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt, pepper, and oregano to taste
- 1 liter beef broth
Step-by-step preparation
- Make the sauce
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Sauté chopped onion and garlic until golden.
- Add chopped tomato and ají panca, cook for 5 minutes.
- Cook the beef
- Add beef strips to the sauce.
- Cook until browned and juicy.
- Add broth and noodles
- Pour beef broth into the pot.
- Add noodles and cook for 10 minutes until al dente.
- Add evaporated milk
- Stir in evaporated milk.
- Adjust salt, pepper, and oregano to taste.
- Serve
- Serve sopa criolla hot in deep bowls.
- Optional: top with a fried egg for a special touch.
Sopa Criolla is more than just a recipe—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 sopa criolla win you over and taste the true flavor of Peru.
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