Welcome and welcome! Today in Paulina Cuisine we have a recipe that is like a grandmother's hug, especially from the Andalusian grandmother: Picadillo soup . Because, is there anything more comforting than a good soup dish on a cold day? Difficult!
In this note, in addition to sharing a delicious Picadillo soup recipe, we will tell you what this recipe is special, what ingredients can you use to do it at home, what variants exist and what are the best tips to prepare it. So, to put on the apron that we are going to the direct kitchen!
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About the Picadillo Soup
The Picadillo soup Andalusian cuisine classic that, as a good soup, has a light but tasty caloric base. The key feature of this soup is its simplicity: it is prepared with basic ingredients, such as chicken broth , ham, hard egg and sometimes noodles. It is a homemade, rustic and comforting recipe .
In this soup there are ingredients that remind us of the cuisine of the grandmothers, so its flavor is like a caress to the soul. The Picadillo soup is usually used on special occasions, even in Christmas celebrations , such as an entrance to heat engines or simply in a winter meal .
From Andalusia to your table: History of the Picadillo Soup
Picadillo soup is typically Andalusian dish that has gone from generation to generation from southern Spain. This region has a winter fresh enough to have a great repertoire of spoon recipes , and what better than a good plate of minced soup to combat it.
In addition to being a traditional Christmas dinner , this Picadillo soup also appears as the protagonist on other special occasions and on Sunday's meals . Because nothing like the heat of home and a good soup to make us feel like a family.
Characteristics of the Picadillo Soup that make it unique
- Simplicity : This soup does not need complicated ingredients.
- Versatility : admits some variants, such as adding noodles or rice and different fresh herbs.
- Quick to do : In a short time you can achieve a minced soup, perfect for an impromptu meal.
- Economic : With few ingredients a tasty and comforting dish is achieved.
- Nutritious : The ingredients of this soup are nutritious and beneficial for health (and the soul!).
- Reconfortant : It is one of those recipes that, without being heavy, give that feeling of being warm inside.
- Suitable for all ages : this recipe can be enjoyed by anyone, from children to grandparents.
How to make minced soup: an art
Preparing a chopped soup has no complications, but, as in every traditional recipe, the trick is to take care of the details. Here, the main ingredient is the love that is put into the homemade broth , because in it is the base of flavor that defines this soup.
To chicken, egg and ham soup you can also add noodles or rice in the last minutes of cooking, which provide texture and forcefulness to the soup, turning it into a very complete dish.
Picadillo soup with noodles, chicken or rice
Although the chopped soup is simple, there are some interesting variants. Here are some of the most popular:
- MICADILLO SOUP WITH SUGDERS : FINE HIGHS (ANGEL HAIR TYPE) TO THE BROTH, AND THIS GIVES A DENSE TEXTURE.
- Picadillo with chicken : In some recipes, crumbled chicken is added at the end for a more complete dish.
- Picadillo soup recipe with chickpeas : although it is less common, in certain versions cooked chickpeas can be added.
- Picadillo soup with rice : Perfect for a more creamy version, adding rice instead of noodles. It can be cooked with the broth or add it cooked at the last moment.
What to accompany a Picadillo soup?
Picadillo soup is so versatile that it accepts several garrisons to enhance its flavor. We leave some ideas:
- Crispy bread : For bread lovers, some slices of a good French bread or baguette , they go wonderfully with this soup.
- Peppers : good roast peppers give it a contrast of color and flavor that raises the soup.
- Rods rubbed with garlic : The combination of crispy bread with garlic and soup is infallible for those who enjoy intense flavors.
7 tips for a perfect chopped soup
- Quality broth : If you have time, it is best to make a homemade broth with chicken and ham bones. Nothing exceeds a good house done at home.
- Serrano ham : a good quality serrano ham is the secret to give flavor without salt overload the soup.
- Control the cooking of the noodles : if it is going to be done with a bites with noodles, cook them just before they do not pass.
- Eggs at its point : it depends on the tastes, but please not a cooked egg with green yolk!, Because it would ruin all the taste of the soup.
- Add fresh herbs : fresh parsley or herbabuena leaves (mint) when serving the soup they provide color and flavor.
- Add the Serrano ham in the end : this will prevent the ham from being hard and will maintain its flavor.
- Make more broth : take advantage of the preparation to make abundant broth and freeze. It can be used for many recipes and is perfect for a Mealprep .
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Picadillo soup recipe
Yields: 4/6 portions
Preparation time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 breasts or 3 chicken thighs
- 1 chicken housing
- 2 leeks
- 2 Carrots
- 1 ham bone
- 100 g of serrano ham in cubitos
- 2 hard eggs
- 100 - 150 g Fine or rice noodles (at ease)
- Salt to taste
- Water (2 liters approx)
- Parsley to decorate (optional)
How to make minced soup in 6 steps
- In a pot, place the breasts or thighs, along with the ham bone, the wells well washed and cut in half and the carrots peeled and cut in half.
- Cover everything with water and cook over medium heat until it boils, then lower the heat, add salt to taste. Cook about 1 hour, taking out the foam that forms on the surface.
- Once the broth is ready, remove the chicken, the bone and the vegetables and strain it. Shit the chicken, remove all possible meat from ham bone and cut vegetables into small pieces. Reserve.
- Take the broth to the pot again and cook the noodles or rice in a regular basis, according to the package instructions (usually between 8 and 12 minutes).
- Add the crumbled chicken, carrots, leeks, serrano ham cubes and chopped hard eggs. Cook everything together for 5 more minutes over low heat to integrate flavors.
- Take a very hot minced soup to the table, sprinkle with chopped parsley and accompany with crunchy or toast bread.
