Sunday, 17 February 2013

A Warm & Beefy Soup

Hello everyone!

For this week’s recipe I wasn't sure what to cook for all of you, however with the help of my followers on facebook I received great ideas for this week’s recipe.
I want to take the time to thank all of those who participated and gave suggestions, they were much appreciated!


I decide that on this cold and frisky winter day, Emily's suggestion appealed to me...a chucky homemade soup! YUMMO! One of our all time favourite soups in our home is a filling cup of tender beef & barely soup!

I was convinced at the market that I had barley at home and therefore didn't buy any; well I wasn't persuaded enough for unfortunately there was none left. :(  I decided to use basmati rice instead of the barely, which works as great, it is delicious and filling. I had quite a bit of fun in the kitchen today; I hope you all had a great weekend as well.

Enjoy creating this simple recipe in your home!

Have a great week you guys!
Julie 





Beef & Barely (Basmati Rice) Soup


1 pound of Beef (cubes ¼ inch & pepper & Salt to taste)
½ cup of Red wine (Use your favourite wines to deglaze your pan after you seared the meat)

½ a White onion (Diced all of the 3 ingredients)
1 Shallot
2-3 Garlic cloves

1 Package of Knnor onion soup
1 Cube of Knnor concentrated beef stock

2 Diced carrots
1 Whole pepper (For the peppers: use your favourite colours. I used yellow and orange! Have fun in your kitchen!!! )
1 ½ cups of freshly cut green beans
One bag of Baby spinach (optional)

Fresh Thyme
Fresh Rosemary
Fresh Parsley

1 to 1 ½ cups of Barely or Basmati rice

6-8 cups of Water (add more if need be)

Old cheddar cheese for topping
One warm loaf of fresh French bread sliced & smeared with hummus or pesto. Delicious!


 

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