Minced Beef Soup Recipe
Make Minced Beef Soup Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Soup base
Seasoning & finishing
Method
Soup base
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Brown the beef
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the minced beef and break it up with a spoon. Cook until mostly browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain off excess fat if there's a lot, leaving a little for flavor.
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Develop base
Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes to remove the raw taste. Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and stir to combine with the beef and vegetables.
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Add liquids and simmer
Pour in 6 cups beef broth and 1 cup water. Add the diced potatoes and the bay leaf. Stir in dried oregano and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20–25 minutes until the potatoes and carrots are tender and flavors have melded.
Seasoning & finishing
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Season
Taste the soup and add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon sugar if the tomatoes taste too acidic. Adjust salt and pepper to your preference.
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Finish
Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice if using to brighten the flavors. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley into the pot and reserve a little for garnish.
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