Description
An Authentic recipe for Peruvian Minestrone Soup with beef and veggies and a rich and flavorful basil-infused beef broth.
Ingredients
- 6 cups flavorful beef broth or bone broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 –2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 fat shallots, diced ( or one onion)
- 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup carrots- small diced
- 2 yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 1 lb beef flank steak cut into small 3/4 inch cubes
- 8 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
- 8 oz fresh basil leaves
- 4 oz queso fresco cheese- diced into small 1/2 inch cubes -divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz Penne Rigata (or sub gluten free pasta or quinoa)
Instructions
1. Heat beef stock and water in a large pot over high heat, bring to a boil.
2. At the same time, saute shallot and garlic in a big skillet with olive oil, over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Lower the heat and add spinach, stirring until wilted. Add basil, and stir until wilted.
3.Place spinach/basil mixture in a blender with one third of the queso fresco cheese and 1-2 cups stock/water mixture. Blend until very smooth. Set aside.
4. When stock comes to a boil, add the beef. Bring to a simmer and add peas, carrots, potatoes, corn.
5. Simmer 5 minutes and add the pasta. Cook 7 minutes or until cooked until al dente. Turn off stove. Pour in the spinach mixture and stir.
6. Drop the remaining cheese into the soup and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 493
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 371.9 mg
- Fat: 17.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 45.9 g
- Fiber: 5.7 g
- Protein: 38.4 g
- Cholesterol: 89 mg