Hearty Beef and Kidney Bean Soup

Beef and Bean Soup (Sup Kacang Daging Sapi)

Ingredients:

• 250 grams beef (cut into cubes)
• 200 grams kidney beans (or red beans as a substitute)
• A few leaves of Chinese cabbage
• 2 stalks of scallions
• 5 cloves shallots
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt, sugar, and mushroom stock powder, to taste
• Water

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef:

   • Wash the beef cubes thoroughly. Place them in a pot with water and bring to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes, then discard the water. This step helps remove excess impurities.
   • Refill the pot with fresh water and continue boiling the beef until it becomes tender.

2. Prepare the Beans:

   • Rinse the kidney beans under cold water. Soak them in water for at least 1 hour to soften.

3. Cook the Beans:

   • Once the beef is nearly tender, add the soaked kidney beans to the pot. Cook until the beans are soft and fully cooked.

4. Prepare the Aromatics:

   • While waiting for the beef and beans to cook, thinly slice the shallots and garlic. Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant.

5. Combine Ingredients:

   • Add the sautéed shallots and garlic to the pot with beef and beans. Season with ground black pepper, salt, sugar, and a pinch of mushroom stock powder. Stir well to combine all the flavors.

6. Finish the Soup:

   • Add the Chinese cabbage leaves and chopped scallions to the pot. Cook for a few more minutes until the vegetables are wilted and tender.

7. Serve:

   • Once everything is cooked to your desired tenderness, remove the pot from heat. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

Enjoy your delicious and hearty Beef and Bean Soup, perfect for a comforting meal!