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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Kevin Antunez
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the barley, which gave the soup a nice chewy texture.
Vincent Magee
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The broth is so flavorful and the beef is so tender. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out the fridge.
Kitty Bryant
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the rich flavor of the broth and the tender beef. I also appreciate that the recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require a lot of ingredients.
Dennis Oladimeji
[email protected]I'm a big fan of beef soup, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The soup is so flavorful and the beef is so tender. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out the fridge.
Lorie Stevens
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef. I made it with some leftover pot roast and it was delicious. The soup is also very easy to make, so it's a great option for a weeknight meal.
It's Kashmiri
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. I served it with crusty bread and it was a hit with my family.
Noman Mongol
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the beef is fall-apart tender. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out the fridge.
Sonam Mandal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beef soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup is so flavorful and the beef is so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
So Nixon
[email protected]This is my go-to beef soup recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out the fridge.
Hassan Rama
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the barley, which gave the soup a nice chewy texture.
Patrick Murtha
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. The broth is so flavorful and the beef is fall-apart tender. I served it with crusty bread and it was a hit with my family.
Amar Walder
[email protected]This beef soup recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The soup is rich and flavorful, with tender beef and vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again.