Flanken Soup Recipe
This Flanken soup recipe features tender, flavorful Flanken cut beef simmered with carrots, celery, onions, and garlic, creating a rich, hearty broth. The beef absorbs the flavors from the vegetables and spices, making for a comforting and nutritious dish. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this soup is perfect for cozy meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Flanken cut beef
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs for garnish parsley, cilantro
Instructions
- Trim the Flanken cut beef to remove excess fat.
- Cut the beef into small, bite-sized chunks.
- Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into similar-sized pieces.
- Chop the garlic finely.
- In a large stockpot, brown the beef over medium-high heat.
- Remove the browned beef and set it aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the chopped vegetables and garlic until softened, adding oil if needed.
- Return the beef to the pot with the vegetables.
- Add the bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in enough broth to cover the ingredients (about 4-6 cups of beef or vegetable broth).
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for at least an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Once the meat is tender and the flavors have melded, serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSodium: 700mgFiber: 4g
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