Title: Savory Beef and Green Bean Soup (Kaldu Sapi Kacang Hijau)
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 500 grams beef (boiled until tender)
- 200 grams green beans (soak in water and freeze)
- 2 potatoes (peeled and cut to your desired size)
- 2 carrots (peeled and cut to your desired size)
- Fresh green onions (to taste)
- Ground pepper (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
Blended Spices:
- Water (as needed)
- 7 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 shallots, finely chopped
Instructions:
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Prepare the Green Beans: Start by boiling the frozen green beans in water, stirring occasionally until the beans break down and become tender.
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Sauté the Spices: In a separate pan, heat a little oil and sauté the finely chopped garlic, shallots, ground pepper, and green onions until fragrant.
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Cook the Beef: Add the boiled beef pieces to the sautéed spices, and pour in some of the beef broth from the pot. Allow the beef to absorb the flavors for a few minutes.
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Simmer the Vegetables: In a large pot, combine the green beans, potatoes, and carrots. Add enough water and beef broth to cover the vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
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Combine the Ingredients: Once the vegetables are cooked, add the sautéed beef and spices into the pot. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
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Season to Taste: Finally, add salt to taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to ensure all the flavors meld together.
Enjoy your hearty bowl of Savory Beef and Green Bean Soup!
Feel free to garnish with extra green onions or a sprinkle of pepper before serving. Happy cooking! 🌿🍲
