Peruvian · soup
Sopa a la Minuta
Sopa a la Minuta reads umami 6.3, richness 4.5 and allium 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Peruvian soup, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.3 · Richness 4.5 · Allium 3.6 · Salinity 3.6 · Heat 2.8 · Fruity 2.0 · Sweetness 1.9 · Sourness 1.9 · Warm Spice 1.4 · Herbaceous 1.3 · Earthy 1.2 · Bitterness 0.9 · Floral 0.9 · Citrus 0.6
What's in it (12)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 oz thin egg noodles
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 aji amarillo
- 6 cups beef broth
- 4 eggs
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Time & effort: about 40 min (30 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 179.2 kcal, 15.2 g protein, 6.7 g fat, 14.5 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Saute onion, garlic, tomato, and aji amarillo in oil, then add ground beef and cook through.
- Pour in broth, bring to a boil, and add noodles; cook until tender.
- Stir in milk and crack in eggs, stirring gently until they are just cooked; season and serve immediately.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.