Sopa De Orejas (colombian Rice Fritter Soup)

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 10 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon achiote
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup parsley
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sazon goya with azafran
• salt and pepper
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot, add the onions, scallions, garlic cumin, achiote, cilantro, salt and pepper.
• 2 add the broth, carrots and potatoes. bring to a boil, reduce temperature and simmer for about 30 minutes.
• 3 while the broth is simmering, start making the fritters: place the rice in the food processor and process for about 2 minutes.
• 4 mix well, the rice, milk, eggs, sazon goya, cumin, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
• 5 pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a skillet. drop the rice mixture by tablespoons into hot oil. cook 2 to 4 minutes, or until golden, turning once. drain on paper towels. set aside.
• 6 add the fritters to the soup and cook for 12 minutes more. add fresh cilantro and serve warm with rice and avocado on the side.