Sopa de Carne com Legumes

Sopa de Carne com Legumes is a hearty Brazilian soup brimming with tender beef and a vibrant medley of vegetables. This high-protein dish is perfect for a comforting meal that nourishes both body and soul.

Ingredients

• Beef (chuck or brisket) - 300 grams, cut into cubes
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Potato - 1 medium, diced
• Green beans - 100 grams, chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Beef broth - 800 milliliters
• Bay leaf - 1
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped for garnish

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and translucent.
2. Add the beef cubes to the pot, browning them on all sides.
3. Stir in the diced carrot, potato, and green beans, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Add the diced tomato, beef broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the soup simmer for about 40 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
6. Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve hot with chopped parsley on top for garnish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.8 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables.

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