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🍜 Beef Noodle Soup 🥩🍲

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Beef Noodle Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for chilly days or when you need a warm, comforting meal. This soup combines tender beef, savory broth, vegetables, and noodles, creating a wholesome and satisfying bowl that’s sure to please everyone at the table!

📋 Ingredients:

For the Soup:

  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces 🥩
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 🛢️
  • 1 medium onion, chopped 🧅
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced 🥕
  • 2 celery stalks, diced 🌿
  • 8 cups beef broth 🍲
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce 🥢
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
  • 1 bay leaf 🍃
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 🧂
  • 2 cups egg noodles or your favorite noodles 🍜
  • 2 cups spinach or kale (optional) 🌿

📝 Instructions:

1. Sear the Beef:

  1. Heat the oil:
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.

2. Sauté the Vegetables:

  1. Cook the aromatics:
  • In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

3. Build the Soup:

  1. Add the broth:
  • Pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot for extra flavor.
  1. Season the soup:
  • Add the soy sauce, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  1. Add the beef:
  • Return the browned beef to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.

4. Cook the Noodles:

  1. Add noodles:
  • Once the beef is tender, stir in the noodles. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. If adding greens like spinach or kale, stir them in during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

5. Serve:

  1. Remove the bay leaf:
  • Discard the bay leaf before serving.
  1. Serve hot:
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy this hearty, comforting beef noodle soup with some crusty bread or a simple salad.

🍽️ Tips:

  • Customize: Add mushrooms, peas, or other vegetables for added flavor and nutrition.
  • Noodles: For a lighter version, use rice noodles or whole wheat pasta.
  • Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When reheating, you might need to add extra broth as the noodles will absorb some liquid.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 1 hour
🍽️ Servings: 4-6
🔥 Calories: Approximately 350 kcal per serving

This Beef Noodle Soup is a comforting, flavorful bowl of goodness that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Its savory broth, tender beef, and filling noodles make it an instant favorite! 🍜🥩🍲