Beef and Vegetables Soup/ Authentic/ Телешка Чорба

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made with pantry staples.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

green beans

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Zucchini is lower in calories, and frozen peas are often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.

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

Stir in chopped carrots and celery; cook for a few minutes.

Pour in bone broth and water as needed; add bay leaves and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until beef is tender, adding water as necessary.

Season with vegeta seasoning and black pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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