Green Beans Soup with Beef

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasonings is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is generally cheaper.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Asparagus is nutritious, and frozen beans are often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and carrots; sauté until softened.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add chopped beef to the pot; brown on all sides.

Pour in tomato sauce and add bay leaves and mixed herbs.

Add diced potatoes and green beans; stir to combine.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Simmer until the vegetables are tender.

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