BEEF SOUP FROM SCRATCH
This is how I make beef soup. It's a day-long process and produces a beef soup with amazing depth and flavor. Much of the stock process comes from the advice of my father. If you have large and meaty soup bones, use two, otherwise use 3. Roasting the bones prior to making the stock makes a world of difference in flavor. Be sure to leave the skin on the onion. It will also add significantly to the flavor and color of the stock. The soup (after the stock is made) is mostly taken from Jeff Smith's (Frugal Gourmet) recipe for Beef Barley Soup, but I swap yellow potatoes for the barley because it is better in texture. For the lemon peel, just use the zest. Simply use a grater to peel a small 1" x 1/2" or so piece and drop it in the soup. The lemon is really surprisingly wonderful.
Provided by lolablitz
Categories Stocks
Time 6h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place the soup bones into a pyrex or jelly roll pan with a lip to catch the juices. Roast at 450 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour.
- Remove bones and place in large stockpot. Add Madeira or other wine to pan to deglaze. Pour over bones. Add carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaves and salt.
- Cover everything with water.
- Bring to a rolling boil. Lower to simmer. Simmer for 3 hours.
- Strain stock into bowl. Discard solids (I always eat the carrots or give them to my toddler) and return stock to stockpot.
- Heat to low simmer. Add celery, carrot, onion, potatoes, garlic, lemon peel.
- Simmer for 1 hour.
- Add the herbs and chopped tomato and paste, and continue cooking for 1 more hour. Correct for salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 522.3, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 4.3
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Julie Long
[email protected]This soup is a dream come true! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that I can use any type of beef I have on hand.
salahuddin kakar
[email protected]This soup is a revelation! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that I can use any type of beef I have on hand.
Arsalan haider
[email protected]This soup is a masterpiece! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that I can use any type of beef I have on hand.
FAR BRAIN
[email protected]This soup is a delight! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that I can use any type of beef I have on hand.
Ahmad Siddig
[email protected]This soup is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that I can use any type of beef I have on hand.
sita bhattarai
[email protected]This soup is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that I can use any type of beef I have on hand.
Vincent Okechi
[email protected]This soup is a winner! It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. The beef is fall-apart tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that I can use any type of beef I have on hand.
Halimatu Alhassan
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that I can use any type of beef I have on hand.
Bloody King
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the beef is fall-apart tender. I love that the recipe is so versatile - you can use any type of beef or vegetables you have on hand.
Yosef Hailu
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The beef is always tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I usually serve it with crusty bread or crackers.
Rux WRLD
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef. I usually make it with leftover pot roast, but you could also use steak or stew meat. The soup is always flavorful and hearty.
Neriah Dunlap
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The beef is always tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that I can use any type of beef I have on hand.
Tracy Douga
[email protected]I'm always looking for new beef soup recipes, and this one didn't disappoint. The soup was rich and flavorful, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I'll definitely be making this again!
Fagaea Leituala
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on a cold winter day. It's so hearty and filling, and the beef broth is so flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze it for later.
Anondo Majumdar
[email protected]This is my new favorite beef soup recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can use any type of beef I have on hand.
brandon michaels
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used a slow cooker, which made it even easier. The beef was so tender and the vegetables were flavorful. I served it with crusty bread and it was a hit!
HFD Studio
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beef soup, but this recipe changed my mind! The soup was hearty and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Subhan Ullah
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! The broth was so flavorful and the beef was fall-apart tender. I used a chuck roast, but I think next time I'll try using a brisket for an even richer flavor.