This rice soup is comforting, flavorful and filling. One of my favorite Colombian soups.

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

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.

What is Carne en Polvo?

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 great when it’s served with other dishes like our famous Bandeja Paisa or with this rice soup recipe.

Some people like to add hogao to their carne en polvo and cook it with oil for a couple of minutes on top of the stove. This makes the beef more flavorful, feel free to make this variation if you prefer.

Rice Soup with Beef Recipe

Erica Dinho

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Course Soup

Cuisine Colombian

Servings servings

Calories 281 kcal

Ingredients

For the soup

¾ cup rice uncooked
1 cup of aliños sauce see recipe here
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground achiote or seasoning with color
8 cups chicken or beef broth
2 potatoes peeled and diced
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup peas fresh or frozen
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

To serve

1 cup of hogao sauce see recipe here
Carne en polvo see recipe here

Instructions

Place all the soup ingredients in a medium pot. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium cook for about 35 minutes, stirring occasionally or until both the peas and carrots are tender.
Add more chopped cilantro and serve in a bowl with hogao, carne en polvo, avocado and ají.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 10gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 1777mgPotassium: 778mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5709IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg

Keyword rice soup

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Sopa de Arroz con Carne en Polvo (Rice Soup with Powdered Beef)

I can’t remember a time when I didn’t eat Sopa de Arroz con Carne en Polvo. We’ve been eating it in my family since I was old enough to chew. Years later, when I see it or taste it, it makes me feel warm and cozy inside. It really epitomizes the notion that food doesn’t always have to be fancy or made to impress, but can simply make people feel comfortable.

This soup is warm, comforting, and in my opinion, it’s the perfect winter meal. I served my Sopa de Arroz con Carne en Polvo with avocado, hogao, banana, lime wedges and aji on the side, like my grandmother and mother served it before me.

If you are looking for a traditional, simple and delicious Colombian soup to warm you and your family, try this one, you will not be disappointed! This rice soup is the ultimate in comfort… full, hearty, and paired with the carne en polvo, totally deserving of being a complete meal. I loved it!