Introduction
Soup is an ideal meal for those looking to eat a balanced and low-calorie diet. By using a portable mixer like the FreshJuice, you can easily make a delicious and nourishing vegetable and ground meat soup in no time. Check out our recipe for vegetable and ground meat soup below, perfect for a quick and low-calorie dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ground meat
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 tomato
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pepper
Preparation
1. In a pan, heat the olive oil and brown the ground meat until it is well cooked. Set aside the meat in a bowl.
2. Peel and chop the onion, carrot, and celery stalk into small pieces and place them in the bowl of a handheld blender. Blend until you have a smooth puree.
3. In the same pan, heat the tomato paste and add the onion, carrot, and celery puree to it. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Cut the tomato into small pieces and add it to the pan with the vegetables. Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock and add the herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
5. Add the ground meat to the pot and mix well. Simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the vegetables to become tender and the flavors to blend.
6. Pour the soup into the bowl of a handheld blender and blend until you get the desired texture. You can add a little water if you find the soup is too thick. Serve the soup hot, accompanied by toasted bread croutons if you like.
Tips and Variations
- You can use any vegetables you have on hand for this soup, such as leek, broccoli, cauliflower, or even spinach. Feel free to experiment with different combinations of vegetables to find the one you like best!
- If you prefer a vegetarian soup, you can simply omit the ground meat and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You can also add plant-based protein such as white beans or lentils.
- For an extra touch of flavor, you can add grated cheese to the soup before blending. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg or curry powder for a spicy note.
