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Beef soup

Hearty Beef and Potato Quinoa Soup

A nourishing and hearty one-pot soup packed with tender beef, potatoes, and healthy quinoa. Perfect for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup scallions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp sazon with achiote
  • 0.5 lb beef, cubed into small bite size pieces e.g., beef tenderloin or sirloin
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 tbsp beef bouillon
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 6 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro divided
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped scallions and minced garlic and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add diced tomato, cumin, and sazon with achiote. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the cubed beef, water, beef bouillon, sliced carrot, and diced yellow bell pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  5. Add the cubed potatoes and cooked quinoa to the pot. Continue to cook for an additional 25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  6. Stir in half of the fresh chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with the remaining cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This soup can also be made in a pressure cooker. Cook the soup with the meat for 45 minutes, then add the potatoes and quinoa and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
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