Hearty Soup Bowl (Printable Version)
A cozy and filling soup blend featuring veggies, cooked meat, creamy mash, and a flavorful broth. Perfect for cold-weather meals.
# What You'll Need:
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1 large onion, chopped into small pieces.
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1 pound minced lamb or beef.
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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2 celery stalks, diced.
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2 big carrots, chopped up.
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1 cup of frozen corn kernels.
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1 cup of frozen green peas.
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4 tablespoons of beef stock.
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
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1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves.
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1 bay leaf to add flavor.
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A pinch of salt and pepper, as per taste.
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2 tablespoons butter to mix in.
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4 cups creamy mashed potatoes.
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1/2 cup of heavy cream for an optional richness.
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Fresh parsley to sprinkle on top.
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2 tablespoons thick tomato paste.
# Steps to Follow:
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In a big pot, cook the ground meat on medium heat until it turns brown. Get rid of any unwanted grease.
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Toss in the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Stir and let them soften for about 5 minutes.
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Mix in the thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and tomato paste. Let it cook another 2 minutes.
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Pour in your broth and let everything bubble gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add in frozen peas and corn. Allow them to cook for another five minutes.
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Take out the bay leaf. Stir in butter and cream (if you're using it).
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Spoon it into bowls, scoop mashed potatoes on top, and sprinkle with parsley.
# Additional Notes:
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If you'd like a thicker consistency, blend part of the mix before adding potatoes.
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A perfect way to use up any leftover mashed potatoes.