Epic Mushroom & Meat Soup with HOMEMADE Bread! 🍲🍞🔥

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

fresh mushrooms

🥗Healthier: dried mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Dried mushrooms are often more affordable and have a concentrated flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is a healthier fat alternative.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add diced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until softened.

Incorporate diced beef and pork, browning on all sides for about 6-8 minutes.

Mix in chopped mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture, about 5 minutes.

Add diced potatoes, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until meat is tender.

Stir in tomato paste and chopped parsley, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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