24 augusti 2013

Peruvian Beef and Potato Soup

  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 8,2 dl beef broth
  • 2,4 dl water
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 110 g dried capellini pasta
  • Salt and pepper to taste

1. Cook beef in a large pot over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from pot, set it aside and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.

2. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook over moderately high heat until softened, about 4 minutes.

3. Add broth, water, potatoes, cumin and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

4. Add pasta and simmer until al dente, about 5 minutes.

5. Return browned meat and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Discard bay leaf, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve.

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