Vegetable Beef Soup

beef stew meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Lean turkey reduces fat while maintaining protein.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and sodium.

carrots

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: canned potatoes

Cauliflower lowers carbs and adds fiber.

Heat olive oil in a 6 quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add the cubed stewing beef or chuck roast and brown on all sides.

Stir in the chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until the onion is translucent.

Add tomato paste and diced tomatoes; stir to combine.

Pour in the water and add the beef bouillon; bring to a boil.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add cauliflower florets and chopped zucchini; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.

Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and beaten egg.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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