Spinach Beef Soup
350kcal
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 2 stalks celery sliced
For the Liquid
- 6 cups beef broth preferably low-sodium
- 2 cups water
For Flavor
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Finishing Touch
- 4 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
Method
How to Make Spinach Beef Soup
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef stew meat and season with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the sliced carrots and celery. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and water, bringing to a gentle boil.
- Sprinkle in the dried thyme and oregano along with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes.
- Incorporate the chopped spinach and diced tomatoes, cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Optionally, stir in lemon juice for added brightness.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve warm in bowls.
Nutrition
Serving1bowlCalories350kcalCarbohydrates30gProtein25gFat15gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat8gCholesterol80mgSodium800mgPotassium800mgFiber5gSugar4gVitamin A4000IUVitamin C20mgCalcium100mgIron3mg