Soyo (Beef and Cornmeal Soup)
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SoyoBeef and Cornmeal Soup

A hearty minced beef soup with onion, garlic, and tomato, lightly thickened with corn flour for a smooth, rustic body. It is simple, warming, and filling without feeling heavy.

Prep

20m

Cook

45m

Serves

6

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
396kcal

Calories

24g

Protein

26g

Fat

17g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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6

Soup

  • 20ml
    Vegetable Oil
  • 180g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 12g
    Garlic (crushed)
  • 220g
    Tomato (chopped)
  • 650g
    Ground Beef
  • 3g
    Paprika
  • 9g
    Salt
  • 2g
    Black Pepper

Broth

  • 1l
    Beef Stock
  • 500ml
    Water
  • 80g
    Corn Flour

Serving

  • 10g
    Fresh Parsley (chopped)

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Method

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8 steps
  1. 01

    Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat and cook the onion until softened.

  2. 02

    Add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.

  3. 03

    Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up well, until browned and its center reaches 71°C (160°F).

  4. 04

    Stir in the tomato, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and cook until the tomato softens into the meat.

  5. 05

    Pour in the beef stock and bring to a gentle simmer.

  6. 06

    Whisk the corn flour with the water until smooth.

  7. 07

    Stir the corn mixture into the simmering broth and cook until the soup thickens slightly and tastes fully cooked.

  8. 08

    Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.

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