25-Min Soto Betawi — Beef Coconut Soup
Fragrant Indonesian beef and potato soup with coconut milk, turmeric, and garlic — served over rice with crispy fried shallots. Bold, warming, and weeknight-friendly without the long braise.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add ground beef, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in minced garlic and turmeric powder. Cook for 60 seconds until fragrant, then add diced potato.
Step 3
Pour in beef broth and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potato is tender, ~10 minutes.
Step 4
Squeeze in lime juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Serve soup over steamed white rice in bowls. Top with fried shallots and a pinch of sambal if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (3-quart minimum)
- wooden spoon
- ladle
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