Savory Indonesian Beef Soup with Carrots and Potatoes

Beef Soup (Sop Daging Sapi)

Ingredients:

• 1/4 kg beef with a bit of fat
• 2 carrots
• 2 potatoes
• Fresh celery leaves and green onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• Small slices of nutmeg
• Salt and sugar to taste
• Water as needed
• Beef seasoning (Royco or similar)
• Fried shallots (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef:
   Start by thoroughly cleaning the beef and then boil it in a pot of water until tender. Once cooked, cut the beef into small, bite-sized pieces.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:
   While the beef is cooking, peel and wash the carrots and potatoes. Cut them into small cubes. Also, clean and chop the garlic, celery leaves, and green onions into fine pieces.

3. Combine Ingredients:
   After the beef is tender and cut into pieces, add the carrot and potato cubes to the pot along with the chopped garlic, celery leaves, and green onions.

4. Season the Soup:
   Season the soup with salt, sugar, and nutmeg slices to taste. Add beef seasoning (Royco) as needed for additional flavor.

5. Simmer and Adjust:
   Stir well to combine all ingredients and let the soup simmer until the vegetables are tender. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

6. Serve:
   Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fried shallots for added crunch and flavor.

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