Description
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful bowl of Beef Soup with Carrots and Radish, a comforting Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a cozy meal. This clear broth soup is filled with tender beef, sweet carrots, and mild daikon radish, simmered to perfection with aromatic spices. Serve it hot with a garnish of fresh green onions and cilantro for a satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) beef shank or stew meat (cut into large chunks)
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1 medium onion (halved)
- 2 large carrots (cut into chunks)
- 1 daikon radish (peeled and sliced into thick rounds)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish
Beef Soup:
Instructions
- Sear Beef: In a large pot, heat oil and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. Sear beef on all sides.
- Simmer: Pour in water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.
- Add Vegetables: Add carrots, radish, soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 20-30 minutes.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with green onions and cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be made in advance and tastes even better the next day.
- Serve with steamed rice or enjoy on its own as a light, comforting meal.
- Use bone-in beef for a richer broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
