Beef soup

Name: Beef soup - Hortensia M.
Ingredients: 1 kg beef 1 large onion 2 carrots 1 red bell pepper 1 parsnip 3; 4 tablespoons oil 0.5 l sour borscht 2.5 l water 300 g chopped tomatoes (canned) 1 tablespoon tomato paste fresh lovage salt 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika two rolls of noodles

Soups - Beef soup by Hortensia M. - Recipia

When I want to prepare a hearty soup without having to supervise the pot, I use the BOIL program of the Philips multicooker. The beef simmers in stages, and the vegetables, borscht, tomatoes, and noodles are added one by one, so each ingredient has the necessary time. The recipe is simple, but the order and durations in the program must be followed. At the end, the lovage is added after the appliance is turned off, so its aroma remains fresh. Quick Info Total cooking time: 1 hour and 50 minutes Preparation time: not specified; includes cleaning, washing, and cutting the ingredients Cooking time: 1 hour and 50 minutes, divided into four stages Servings: not specified in the original recipe Difficulty: easy Recipe type: beef soup in a multicooker Appliance used: Philips Multicooker, BOIL program Ingredients 1 kg beef 1 large onion 2 carrots 1 red bell pepper 1 parsnip 3-4 tablespoons oil 2.5 l water 0.5 l sour borscht 300 g chopped tomatoes, canned 1 tablespoon tomato paste Chopped fresh lovage Salt, to taste 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 2 nests of noodles Preparation method 1. Peel the vegetables, removing skins, cores, and seeds as necessary, then wash them well. The onion, carrots, bell pepper, and parsnip will be chopped later, before being added to the appliance. 2. Cut the beef into suitable pieces. The pieces should not be too small, as they will simmer longer and may lose their shape. 3. Place the beef in the non-stick pot of the multicooker. Add the water and oil, then close the lid. 4. Press the MENU button and select the BOIL program for 40 minutes. Let the appliance run its program without adding the vegetables yet. 5. In the meantime, finely chop the onion, carrots, red bell pepper, and parsnip. After the first stage ends and the sound signal is heard, add all the vegetables to the pot. 6. Select the BOIL program again and set the time to 30 minutes. Close the lid and let the meat and vegetables simmer together. 7. At the end of the 30 minutes, add the sour borscht, canned chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste. Adjust the taste with salt. 8. Set the BOIL program for another 30 minutes and close the lid. This is the stage where the soup becomes sour and takes on the flavor of tomatoes and vegetables. 9. After this stage is completed, add the sweet paprika and the two nests of noodles. 10. Start the BOIL program one last time and set the time to 10 minutes. In the end, the noodles should be cooked within the time specified in the recipe. 11. Sprinkle with chopped fresh lovage, then disconnect the appliance. The soup can be served after you finish preparing it. Why I make the recipe often Beef soup in the multicooker is useful when I want to cook a large quantity without constantly monitoring the boiling. The ingredients are added in clear stages, and the BOIL program is sufficient for all phases of the recipe. Additionally, the soup has a balanced flavor of meat, vegetables, tomatoes, and borscht, without requiring complicated preparation. Another advantage is that the cooking is done in the same pot. There is no need to change pots between the meat boiling stage and the one where the vegetables or borscht are added. It is a recipe suitable for a family meal, especially when a hearty and sour soup is desired. Tips Cut the meat into similarly sized pieces for even cooking. Beef can have different textures, and the total time also depends on the pieces used, but the recipe steps remain as indicated for the multicooker. The vegetables are added after the first 40 minutes, not from the beginning. This way, they are not overcooked during the first stage. The borscht, chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste are added after the meat and vegetables have boiled together. Salt is added at this stage, to taste. The noodles are added only in the last 10 minutes. If added earlier, they can overcook and lose their texture. Lovage is added at the end, after the appliance is turned off. It does not need to be boiled in the previous stage. Substitutions The recipe uses beef, sour borscht, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and lovage. If you choose to substitute any of the ingredients, the final taste may differ, especially in the case of borscht and lovage. The amount of borscht can vary depending on how sour it is. For this recipe, the indicated amount of 0.5 liters is maintained, and the taste is adjusted with salt after addition. Variations You can adjust the amount of noodles based on how hearty you want the soup to be, but the basic recipe uses two nests of noodles. For a less sour soup, you can use less borscht, but this no longer respects the original quantity. However, if the borscht is milder, the amount of 0.5 liters can preserve the soup's tangy flavor. Sweet paprika is added in the last stage, along with the noodles. A larger amount than indicated is not necessary, as the main flavor should remain that of beef soup with borscht and lovage. Serving ideas The soup is served hot, with lovage added at the end. It is hearty enough due to the meat, vegetables, and noodles, so it can be served as a main dish. To preserve the tangy flavor, it is better for each portion to be reheated without prolonged boiling. Frequently asked questions Is the meat placed raw in the multicooker pot? Yes. The beef is cut into suitable pieces and placed directly in the pot along with the water and oil. The first stage of 40 minutes is for boiling the meat. When are the vegetables added? The onion, carrots, red bell pepper, and parsnip are added after the first 40 minutes, then the BOIL program continues for another 30 minutes. Is the borscht added from the beginning? No. The borscht is added after the stage where the meat and vegetables boil together. At the same time, the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and salt are added. When are the noodles added? The noodles are added in the last stage, along with the sweet paprika. The BOIL program is set for another 10 minutes. Is it necessary to brown the meat beforehand? No. The original recipe does not include browning the meat. It is placed directly in the pot with the water and oil, then boiled on the BOIL program. Nutritional values The values below are estimates and may vary depending on the type of beef, exact amount of oil, brand of noodles, and number of servings. For guidance, the calculation is made for approximately 6 servings. One serving may have approximately: 350-420 kcal 30-36 g protein 14-20 g fat 20-28 g carbohydrates The values include the meat, oil, vegetables, tomatoes, tomato paste, and noodles. The borscht adds very few calories but can contribute to the total amount of salt, depending on how salty the product used is. The estimate should not be considered an exact nutritional analysis, especially since the final distribution in servings is not specified. Storage and reheating After cooling, the soup is stored in the refrigerator in a covered container. It is recommended to be consumed within a few days. The noodles will continue to absorb liquid as the soup sits, so their texture may change upon reheating. Reheat only the necessary amount, over low heat or in the multicooker, without boiling it for a long time. If the entire amount is reheated and cooled repeatedly, the taste and texture may change more quickly. The next day, the soup may be thicker due to the noodles, but it remains suitable for reheating.

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