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Simple Beef & Vegetable Soup with Beef Liver

AuthorBronwyn Case
'Tis the season for soup! This simple beef and vegetable soup with beef liver checks all the boxes. With everyday soup ingredients and the added goodness of beef liver, you’ll create a nourishing and delicious dish that everyone will love and be deeply nourished by.
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Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 56 minutes

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Ladle
  • Sharp knife & cutting board

Ingredients  

  • 1 tbsp Fat butter olive oil, tallow, lard, ghee
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 1 Bell Pepper diced
  • 2 Large Carrots diced
  • 2 Potatoes diced
  • 1 cup Celery chopped
  • 1 cup Kale chopped
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 2-4 oz. Ground Liver or 1-2 liver cubes
  • 4 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 tsp Salt add more if needed
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper add more if needed
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin
  • Any more additional spices of your choice oregano, basil, chili flakes, chili powder, onion powder

Instructions 

  1. Heat the Pot: Heat a large pot on medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add diced onions and garlic to the pot. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
  3. Cook the Meat: Add ground beef and liver cubes. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
  4. Add Tomato Paste and Vegetables: Stir in tomato paste, then add your chosen mix of vegetables. Cook everything together for 2-3 minutes. Add your spices of choice (such as salt, pepper, cumin, or paprika).
  5. Add Broth: Pour in the broth and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to simmer for at least an hour (the longer it simmers, the better the flavour).
  6. Adjust the Seasoning: After simmering, taste the soup and adjust the spices to your liking.
  7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve it up hot!

Notes

Instant Pot Method: Turn on the 'sauté' setting and cook all ingredients in the order provided, add broth. Place the lid on, turn the knob to sealing, and set to 'meat/stew' for 35 minutes. Let it naturally release and keep on 'slow cook' until you're ready to serve.
Top with sour cream and fresh herbs and serve with a side of bread!