Sopa De Orejas (Colombian Rice Fritter Soup) Recipe

Name: Sopa De Orejas (Colombian Rice Fritter Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 cups beef broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 white onion, diced; 3 scallions, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon achiote; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or ¼ cup parsley; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 cups cooked white rice; ½ cup milk; 2 beaten eggs; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sazon goya with azafran; salt and pepper; vegetable oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

10 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 white onion, diced
3 scallions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon achiote
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or ¼ cup parsley
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups cooked white rice
½ cup milk
2 beaten eggs
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sazon goya with azafran
salt and pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)

1
Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot, add the onions, scallions, garlic cumin, achiote, cilantro, salt and pepper.
2
Add the broth, carrots and potatoes.
3
Bring to a boil, reduce temperature and simmer for about 30 minutes.
4
While the broth is simmering, start making the fritters: Place the rice in the food processor and process for about 2 minutes.
5
Mix well, the rice, milk, eggs, sazon goya, cumin, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
6
Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a skillet.
7
Drop the rice mixture by tablespoons into hot oil.
8
Cook 2 to 4 minutes, or until golden, turning once.
9
Drain on paper towels.
10
Set aside.
11
Add the fritters to the soup and cook for 12 minutes more.
12
Add fresh cilantro and serve warm with rice and avocado on the side.

822

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 cups beef broth, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 white onion, diced, 3 scallions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sopa De Orejas (Colombian Rice Fritter Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sopa De Orejas (Colombian Rice Fritter Soup)

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