Traditional Mexican Soup Sopita de Conchitas con Carne Molida Fast Easy Recipe #shorts

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

conchita pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole grain pasta offers more fiber, while elbow macaroni is a budget-friendly alternative.

Add 3 Roma tomatoes, 1/4 white onion, 2 garlic cloves, small piece of jalapeno, 1 tbsp chicken bouillon, 1 tsp tomato bouillon, and 1/8 tsp black pepper to the blender.

Pour in 1 cup of water and blend until smooth.

Set a pan to low medium heat and add 1 lb of ground beef, breaking it down as it cooks.

Once the beef is broken down, add 1/4 white onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and salt to taste; mix everything in and fry for about 8 minutes.

Set the cooked beef aside.

In a pot, add some oil and fry a bag of conchita pasta until golden, about 3 minutes.

Add 2 diced potatoes and fry for about 1 minute.

Pour in the blended salsa and mix.

Add 4 cups of boiling water and check for chicken bouillon or salt to taste.

Add the cooked meat back into the pot and remove any excess oil if needed; mix well.

Cover the pot and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes.

Add a small bunch of cilantro, cover again, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.

Serve the soup and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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