This Sopa de Arroz con Carne en Polvo is comforting, flavorful and filling. One of my favorite Colombian soups.
What is Sopa de Arroz con Carne en Polvo?
It is a traditional rice and vegetable soup served with powdered beef. It’s a very popular dish 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.
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.
Ingredients You'll Need
Rice: I like to use long grain rice to make this soup.
Aliños Sauce: see recipe here, this a mixture of scallions, onions, garlic and bell pepper.
Spices: Cumin, salt and achiote or seasoning with color.
Broth: I like to use beef broth, but you can use chicken or vegetable broth if you prefer.
Vegetables: Potatoes, carrots and peas.
Herbs: Cilantro or parsley.
To serve:
- 1 cup of hogao sauce see recipe here
- Carne en polvo see recipe here
How to Serve this Soup
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!
If you don't want to serve this soup with carne en polvo , just use cooked shredded chicken instead.
This rice soup will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days in a sealed container.
Looking for more Soup Recipes?
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Alphabet and Chicken Soup (Sopa de Letras con Pollo)
Rice Soup with Beef Recipe
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.
Angie@Angie's Recipes
A hearty and very comforting soup!
You too have a wonderful Christmas!
Angie
Evelyne@cheapethniceatz
Great looking soup with a unique ingredient...for me at least. Merry Christmas to you and family!