🍅 Tomato Egg and Beef Noodle Soup with Bacon and Sour Cream 🥓
Ingredients :
For the Soup Base :
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes)
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Eggs and Noodles :
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 ounces noodles (egg noodles or ramen work well)
For Garnish :
4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup sour cream
Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
Instructions :
1. Cook the Ground Beef :
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Remove excess grease if necessary.
2. Sauté the Vegetables :
Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Build the Soup Base :
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, soy sauce, and smoked paprika. Stir well. Pour in the beef broth and bring the soup to a simmer. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Cook the Noodles :
Add the noodles directly into the simmering soup. Cook according to the package instructions until tender.
5. Add the Eggs :
Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while gently stirring to create ribbons. Let the soup cook for another 1-2 minutes until the eggs are set.
6. Assemble and Garnish :
Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with crumbled bacon and a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.
7. Enjoy :
This Tomato Egg and Beef Noodle Soup with Bacon and Sour Cream is a hearty, flavorful combination of comforting noodles, savory beef, and a hint of creamy richness. Perfect for cozy evenings! 🍅🥓🍜