Indonesian Beef and Vegetable Soup – Sop Daging Sapi Recipe

Sop Daging Sapi (Beef Soup)

Ingredients:

• 1/4 kg beef
• 1/2 cauliflower
• 2 carrots
• 2 potatoes
• 6 cabbage leaves
• 1/4 head of cabbage
• 2 tomatoes
• 2 stalks of green onions
• 1 bunch of celery

Seasoning:

• 6 cloves of shallots
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 1 nutmeg
• 6 cardamom pods
• 1 piece of ginger
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cooking oil as needed
• Water as needed

Steps:

1. Preparation of Beef:

   • Thoroughly wash the beef and boil it until it is completely tender. Once cooked, set aside and cut into small pieces if desired.

2. Vegetable Preparation:

   • Clean all the vegetables thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces.

3. Spice Preparation:

   • Blend or finely chop the shallots and garlic. While chopping is fine, blending them can bring out a richer flavor.

4. Cooking the Spices:

   • Heat a bit of cooking oil in a pot. Sauté the blended shallots and garlic until fragrant.
   • Add the ginger, cardamom pods, and nutmeg to the pot, continuing to sauté until the aroma is released.

5. Adding Vegetables:

   • Add the hard vegetables first, such as carrots and potatoes, to the pot. Sauté them until they start to soften.
   • Follow with the cauliflower and sauté until it begins to wilt slightly. Then, add the cabbage leaves and quartered cabbage, stirring everything together.

6. Combining Ingredients:

   • Introduce the pre-cooked beef into the pot with the vegetables. Pour in enough water to cover all the ingredients.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Finishing Touches:

   • Just before the soup is done, add the chopped tomatoes, green onions, and celery. Allow the soup to simmer for a few more minutes until the tomatoes are softened and the green onions and celery are cooked through.

8. Final Adjustments:

   • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Once all the ingredients are tender and the flavors are well-blended, remove the pot from heat.

9. Serving:

   • Serve the soup hot, ensuring each bowl has a generous portion of beef and vegetables.

Enjoy your hearty and flavorful Sop Daging Sapi! This Indonesian-style beef soup is perfect for a comforting meal.