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Sopa de Letras con Carne (Alphabet Soup)

Alphabet Soup Recipe

Erica Dinho
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 409 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound of beef for stew diced
  • 8 cups water
  • ½ cup aliños sauce
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • ½ cup peas
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Achiote or color
  • ½ cup dried alphabet pasta
  • 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime and avocado for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place the beef in a medium pot and add the water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the pasta and cilantro.
  • Cook for about 45 minutes or until beef is completely tender. Add the pasta and cilantro to the soup. Cook for about 8 minutes more. Serve hot with lime and avocado on the side.

Notes

*Store this alphabet soup in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
*If you want a vegetarian version, feel free to use chickpeas or white beans instead of beef.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 34gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 401mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2860IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 6mg
Keyword alphabet soup
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