If you enjoy rich-flavored, cozy and hearty soups, you’re not going to want to miss this one. It’s a delicious combination of pasta shells, beef, tomato sauce, corn, and more, and it makes a hearty lunch or a tasty dinner.
This sopa de conchas, or pasta shell soup, is popular south of the border and you can enjoy it with some crusty bread, tortillas or any side dishes you’re in the mood for. Even a grilled cheese sandwich would pair well with this beefy soup to make it into a real meal!
Feel free to adjust any of the ingredients you want. You can use any kind of pasta shapes – you don’t have to use shells. Also, ground pork would work in place of the ground beef, or you can add chilies to spice it up or any other seasonings you happen to have a hankering for!
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
This is a very simple soup which has BIG flavor! If you like your soups rich and meaty, you’re going to love this easy recipe. It doesn’t take much time or effort to make and everyone will love it.
How to Serve It:
Serve the soup as soon as it’s ready, garnished with cilantro and perhaps with lime wedges on the side.
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Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, you can prepare it in advance and warm it back up later if you want.
Storage Instructions:
Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Variations and Substitutions:
You can use another kind of ground meat if you don’t want to use beef. Also feel free to use different seasonings or add some veggies to the mix.
Sopa de Conchas Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 package La Moderna pasta shells
- ½ pound ground beef
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 can corn kernels drained
- 7 cups water
- 2 teaspoons crushed dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Garlic powder onion powder, salt, and/or black pepper, to taste
- Knorr chicken and tomato soup concentrate to taste
- Cilantro and/or lime wedges to serve
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef, drain off any excess grease and stir in the seasonings.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and add the pasta shells, then toast them in the oil until golden.
- Add the water, tomato sauce, ground beef, corn, soup mix, and oregano.
- Add more water if there doesn’t seem to be enough.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and turn down the heat.
- Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente or soft (as you prefer).
- Add salt to taste and serve hot, with cilantro and lime wedges if liked.
