7 Beef Soup Recipes

Feb 11, 2026 by Erica Dinho · 33 Comments

7 beef soup recipes easy to make and perfect to enjoy during the cold weather months.

I am not exaggerating when I say that soups are one of my favorite meals. They make me feel good, they are filling, comforting and versatile.

Soups are a huge part of the Colombian diet and we have a large repertoire of traditional recipes. I grew up with my mom making a pot of soup every day for lunch or dinner and her freezer is still full of containers with frozen leftover soups. And of course my grandmother always made a huge pot of sancocho every Sunday for family dinners.

I was not a big fan of soup as child, but as an adult I learned to love them and try to make different recipes a couple times a week even during the hot summer months. I like to served my soups with a light salad and avocado on the side.

Alphabet Soup Recipe

When the summer comes to an end and the weather begins to change, I start craving foods that keep me warm, like soups and stews. There is an incredible variety of stews and soups in Colombian cuisine that I just love! One of the soups that I have been craving lately is my mom's simple

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Sopa de Letras con Carne (Alphabet Soup)

Sopa de Lentejas con Carne Recipe (Lentils and Beef Soup)

Lentil soups are one of my favorite cold-weather meals. I love to have a big pot in the fridge for an easy, hearty lunch that’s ready to go. I especially love being able to make an entire meal with items that I always have on hand in my fridge and pantry.

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Sopa de Lentejas con Carne (Lentils and Beef Soup) |mycolombianrecipes.com

Rice Soup with Beef Recipe

Sopa de Arroz con Carne en Polvo is a traditional soup served in Colombian homes. It’s a very popular soup in the Andean region where I was born and raised. Carne en Polvo literally translates as Powdered Beef. As a side dish it can be a bit bland if you it eat alone, but it’s

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Sopa de Arroz con Carne en Polvo (Rice Soup with Powdered Beef)|mycolombianrecipes.com

Sopa de Lentejas con Carne y Quinua (Lentils, Beef and Quinoa Soup)

The recipe I am sharing with you today is a gorgeous and hearty Lentils, Beef and Quinoa Soup. This soup is comforting and warming, and is perfect for this time of year. I love cooking with lentils and make several variations of soups with them, as they are versatile and cook fast. Soups are a

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Sopa de Frijoles con Carne (Beans and Beef Soup)

I’m usually one of those people who doesn't want to know what the future holds. However, there are times when I wish that fortune telling or divination were real, so I could have known when I was going to lose my mamita and dad. If I knew when I was going to lose them, I

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Sopa de Frijoles con Carne (Beans and Beef Soup) |mycolombianrecipes.com

Red Bean Soup with Beef and Pumpkin

One of the things I love most about Colombia is its many geographical, topographical, and climatic variations. Naturally, there are going to be variations in what people eat throughout the country as well, but beans are a country wide staple. If you had to choose one food that you would miss the most if it

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Red Bean Soup with Beef and Pumpkin |mycolombianrecipes.com

Caldo de Costilla Recipe (Colombian Beef Ribs Broth)

Caldo de Costilla is a rich and delicious soup made with beef ribs, potatoes, carrots and herbs, and is from the Andean region of Colombia. This Beef Soup is usually served for breakfast and it is the best cure for a hangover, or Guayabo in Colombia. Short ribs are the best and the most commonly

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Caldo de Costilla (Colombian Beef Rib Soup)

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My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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Jhonny Walker

December 28, 2009 at 3:59 pm

Good post! I would add the parsley salmon to it as well 🙂 definitely

have a great 2010!

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Sandra g

December 28, 2009 at 4:07 pm

Love All Of Them, Yummy!

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rebecca subbiah

December 28, 2009 at 4:50 pm

love you and your blog Erica happy new year

love and hugs Rebecca

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Gera @ SweetsFoods

December 28, 2009 at 5:02 pm

Happy New Year 2010 Erica and enjoying your yummy round up 🙂

Cheers,

Gera

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Sarah Naveen

December 28, 2009 at 5:41 pm

Oh great..I wanna try some of these...

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Erica

December 28, 2009 at 6:11 pm

Thank you guys 🙂

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Oysterculture

December 28, 2009 at 7:05 pm

Posts like these I love, but they get me in trouble as I do not know where to begin. Everything looks amazing!

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girlichef

December 28, 2009 at 7:22 pm

ALL DELICIOUS!!! What a tasty year in review 🙂

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Joy

December 28, 2009 at 10:11 pm

What a year of wonderful recipes! I am excited to think what 2010 might bring!
Happy New Year wishes!

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Kim

December 28, 2009 at 10:38 pm

They all look delicious, but my favorite that I want to try is the papas rellenos!! Happy New Year to you Erica - I love your blog!

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Sook

December 28, 2009 at 10:47 pm

I want to try your empanadas! Ooh yum!

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shaz

December 29, 2009 at 2:23 am

Wow, they all look so tasty. I'd love to try the Three Milk Cake and Hot Sauce and Stuffed Potatoes, oh ok, I'll try them all. Have a great New Year!

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Divina

December 29, 2009 at 3:21 am

Everything looks great Erica. Happy New Year.

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KennyT

December 29, 2009 at 4:07 am

They all look so delicious! Wish you a happy new year!

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Barbara

December 29, 2009 at 6:46 am

Nice end of the year roundup, Erica! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us in 2010.
Happy New Year to you!

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Ivy

December 29, 2009 at 6:51 am

Everything looks delicious and mouthwatering. My best wishes for the New Year to you and your family.

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Joanne

December 29, 2009 at 8:40 am

I don't know how you could have possibly chosen among all of your fantastic recipes! Thanks for bringing these to my attention though. I definitely need to make the three milks cake, the plantain cake, and the arepas. Immediately.

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peanutts

December 29, 2009 at 9:12 am

love your recipes cant wait to try them soon, happy new year!

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Erica

December 29, 2009 at 9:13 am

Joanne- Google analytics did the job for me :).

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maria

December 29, 2009 at 10:07 am

Many thanks to Erica to make possible to have all this recipes, they look wanderful! God bless you. Happy new year. Atentamente: una paisita lejos de su nido. Maria

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danielle

December 29, 2009 at 10:16 am

Happy New Year Erica!! 🙂

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Sophie

December 29, 2009 at 11:01 am

dear Erica,

A feast for the eyes & mouth! hahahahha,...

I wish you & your family a happy & fun 2010!

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Joan Nova

December 29, 2009 at 11:40 am

Sabroso...y ahora tengo hambre!

All the best in the new year!

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Karen

December 29, 2009 at 12:49 pm

Everything looks great, but those soups are just calling my name! Happy New Year!

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Chris

December 29, 2009 at 12:51 pm

This is great since I only recently started reading your blog. I really like the Arroz con Pollo presented in a timbale like that.

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Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen

December 29, 2009 at 1:08 pm

I want to try them ALL!!!

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Faith

December 29, 2009 at 3:57 pm

This is a gorgeous and delicious round-up. I'm going to check out the stuffed potato recipe right now! Happy New Year!

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Christine @ Fresh Local and Best

December 29, 2009 at 4:15 pm

These dishes look fabulous! I want to try to make the empanadas, I've been meaning to learn for a while. I hope you had a great Christmas!

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Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

December 29, 2009 at 8:49 pm

They look fantastic! I tried Columbian food the other day and it was wonderful! I really liked the Empanadas 😀

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nora@ffr

December 30, 2009 at 1:28 am

m loving all the 2009 round ups!! glad i met a Columbian foodie friend!! :D:D li have learned a lot!! thanx Erica!!

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Diana

December 30, 2009 at 1:11 pm

What wonderful posts Erica! Have a great New Year!! Un BESOTE!

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Erica

December 30, 2009 at 11:04 pm

Thank you everyone for the nice comments!

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zara

January 12, 2010 at 1:14 pm

The food looks, yummy 4 my tummy!

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