Description
A flavorful and comforting Asian Vegetable-Beef Soup packed with savory beef and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup carrots, cut into rounds
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the thinly sliced beef and sauté until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Pour in the beef broth and water, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil.
- Add the carrots, bell peppers, sugar snap peas, and shiitake mushrooms. Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Return the cooked beef to the pot, then stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.
- For a spicier soup, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg