Ground Beef Conchita Soup – Making a nutritious, from-scratch dinner on a hectic weeknight can feel impossible. As someone who juggles various responsibilities, I understand the struggle. Enter the Ground Beef Conchita Soup—a lifesaver that brings hearty, homemade goodness to your table in just 30 minutes. This one-pot wonder combines tender pasta shells, savory ground beef, and aromatic spices for a satisfying meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor or convenience.
What Are Conchitas?
Conchitas are small, curved pasta shells resembling conch seashells. Their unique shape allows them to hold onto sauces and broths, making them perfect for soups. Toasting these pasta shells brings out a delightful nutty flavor, and their size ensures quick cooking.
Why This Recipe Is Perfect for Busy Weeknights
This recipe minimizes both cooking and cleanup time. Everything—ground beef, pasta, potatoes, and aromatics—cooks in one pot. Using canned broth speeds up the process further, while the potatoes and pasta absorb flavors as they cook, creating a rich, comforting soup.
Making It a Full Meal
Serve this soup with quesadillas for added texture and flavor. Corn tortillas filled with Oaxacan cheese, grilled to a crispy perfection, complement the soup beautifully. For a heartier meal, add shredded chicken or beef to the quesadillas. Toppings like avocado, sour cream, or chopped tomatoes also enhance the experience.
Quick and Flavorful Ground Beef Conchita Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 14 ounces conchita pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can low-sodium beef broth
- 3 roma tomatoes, chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for serving
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