Monday, February 16, 2009

Sopa a la Criolla (Peruvian soup of the Region)

1 lb beef, cut small
1 T olive oil
2 t salt
1 T cumin
1 T pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 T oregano
1 tomato, diced
2 chopped onions
3/4 cup tomato paste (6 oz can)
10 cups boiling water
4 medium potatoes, cut in strips
4 eggs, beaten
6-8 oz pkg angel hair noodles
5 oz can evaporated milk

Brown meat in olive oil; add the salt, cumin, pepper, garlic, and oregano. Simmer 2 or 3 minutes. Add the tomato, onions, tomato paste, boiling water, and potatoes. Cook until the potatoes are done. Add the beaten eggs and angel hair. Cook 2 or 3 minutes and then slowly add the milk. Serve with triangles of toast on top, if desired.