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By Alicea C.
Sopa de Conchas (Sopita)
5 steps
Prep:10minCook:25min
My family ADORES this simple, affordable and delicious recipe! This easy & hearty soup is just what the doctor ordered on a fall day.
Updated at: Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:46:52 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
51
Low
Glycemic Load
36
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories467.6 kcal (23%)
Total Fat13.4 g (19%)
Carbs69.8 g (27%)
Sugars6 g (7%)
Protein16.8 g (34%)
Sodium1170.5 mg (59%)
Fiber4 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Add olive oil to pot
![olive oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764527/graph/fooddb/98895c89dcf2029e3f512773f9b12a3c.jpg)
Step 2
Add chopped onion, jalapeños and pasta shells to the pot. Sauté until pasta is golden / toasted.
![Pasta Shells](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1567629230/custom_upload/2d1d61a126a6f7313c78616c683a904e.jpg)
![yellow onion](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764675/graph/fooddb/0be3604e4c690ffccf45a20789ba4b8c.jpg)
![jalepeno](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764676/graph/fooddb/96669788da431e47d7022c2630fdac42.jpg)
Step 3
Add chicken broth & fill the rest of the way with water depending on your preference of soupy-ness. Add the chicken bouillon, tomato juice, green chiles, seasonings & stir. Bring to a boil, then simmer until shells are done.
![chicken broth](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1544981372/custom_upload/4b9cce2bf1a959510278c09e18acf423.jpg)
![can green chiles](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1572901858/custom_upload/057b0f736d269ea7cd5b97f820370864.jpg)
![can tomato juice](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312212/custom_upload/f0e878f58007286772eb107b7fb4d278.jpg)
![salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
![pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764843/graph/fooddb/50e15d7f550e17e36816598ba5504cca.jpg)
![garlic powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765037/graph/fooddb/7a4c00c9275be9d151cdc54c9c2e1066.jpg)
![onion powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764639/graph/fooddb/f1fe2fc9e0919c4d60a8aaa808296684.jpg)
Step 4
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef & season well. Add minced garlic. Drain the grease and add the meat to the pot.
![cloves garlic](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
![ground beef](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765050/graph/fooddb/483c7c49e27f3c26bb32d3e35e20f17e.jpg)
![salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
![pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764843/graph/fooddb/50e15d7f550e17e36816598ba5504cca.jpg)
![garlic powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765037/graph/fooddb/7a4c00c9275be9d151cdc54c9c2e1066.jpg)
![onion powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764639/graph/fooddb/f1fe2fc9e0919c4d60a8aaa808296684.jpg)
Step 5
Once pasta is tender, you’re ready to serve. Garnish each bowl with a fresh squeezed lime and crumbled cotija cheese. Enjoy!
![lime](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764859/graph/fooddb/1870a017c02147de8a7800072fbe5a5a.jpg)
![cotija cheese](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1570185250/custom_upload/9814f16afbf0112ef8e7cf345fca43e4.jpg)
Notes
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