Broedlaewend Romanian Beef Soup Recipes

BROEDLAEWEND (ROMANIAN BEEF SOUP)

Steps:

• Saute onion in oil for 10 minutes.
• Add meat and saute for 5 minutes.
• Add broth and simmer for 1 hour.
• Add potatoes, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove Bay Leaves
• Remove 1/2 cup broth from the soup and slowly stir in the flour, add the flour mixture to the soup.
• Simmer for 3 minutes.
• Add vinegar, cream and parsley.
• Stir, remove from heat and serve.

BROWN WINDSOR BEEF SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pan and cook the onion for 1-2 minutes. Add the leek and carrot, cover and allow to sweat for about 5 minutes. Add the beef and stir until it is browned.
• Add the flour to a little of the broth to make a paste. Add this mixture along with the rest of the broth to the pan. Bring everything to the boil. Add the bouquet garni, cover and simmer very gently for 2 hours.
• Remove the bouquet garni. Liquidize the soup and serve garnished with the parsley.

QUICK BEEF SOUP

Steps:

• Cook beef, onion and garlic in large saucepan over medium high heat until beef is brown, stirring to seperate meat; drain fat.
• Process tomatoes with juice in covered blender or food processor until smooth.
• Add tomatoes, water, bouillon cubes and pepper to meat mixture.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.
• Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
• Add orzo (or rice) and vegetables.
• Simmer and addtional 15 minutes.
• Serve with Fench bread if desired.