Beef Noodle Soup Recipe 😊😍

Beef Noodle Soup Recipe 😊😍

Ingredients:

300g beef (rump, topside, or other meat of your choice), diced

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil

2 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can of peeled tomatoes)

1 carrot, sliced or diced

1 potato, diced

1 cup macaroni (paternoster, conchinha, or other small pasta)

1.5 liters water or beef broth

1 bay leaf

Salt and black pepper to taste

Chopped parsley and chives to finish

Optional: 1 tablespoon tomato paste to intensify the flavor

Preparation:

Preparing the meat: In a large pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden. Add the diced meat and fry until seared (browned on the outside).

Add the vegetables: Add the chopped tomatoes (or peeled tomatoes) and, if using, the tomato paste. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Cook the soup base: Add the water or beef broth, carrots, potatoes, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.

Add the pasta: Add the pasta and cook for the time indicated on the package (usually 8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Finish: When the pasta is al dente and the vegetables are tender, taste and adjust the salt and pepper. Turn off the heat, remove the bay leaf, and sprinkle with parsley.

Serve hot, accompanied by bread or toast, if desired.