Bone broth and vegetable soup

My mother would start cooking bone broath soup first thing in the morning, letting it simmer all day until what began as a tough, gristly piece of meat became soft and mushy by dinnertime.

Little did I know that I was consuming a bone broth concoction regularly.

To this day, I dislike that dish because it was served so frequently.

Interestingly, bone broth has a long history, dating back to the Middle Ages when it was known as “restaurant,” a kind of restorative broth, and in Britain as “beef tea.” Growing up, beef consommé, which is essentially bone broth, was considered a delicacy in fancy restaurants, often served chilled as a gelatinous bowl of beef flavor.

Scientifically, bone broth is a great source of amino acids like glutamine, which is beneficial for gut health.

However, it’s important to note that consuming collagen doesn’t guarantee it will be used to produce collagen in the body.

Instead, proteins are broken down into amino acids, which are then reassembled as needed by the body. Bone broth also contains glycine, which has been shown in studies to mimic the effects of a methionine-restricted diet, potentially promoting longevity.

While bone broth, especially chicken broth from pastured chickens, can be beneficial, it’s not essential for health, and the collagen in bone broth doesn’t directly go to your joints or skin. Other supplements like hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate can also provide similar benefits without the need for bone broth.

Ingredients for Bone broth and vegetable soup

Instructions:
Combine Ingredients: Add 2 quarts of cold water in a large pot. Place in the beef steaks, fowl pieces, carrots, onions, leeks, and herbs (tied together with the laurel leaf or peach leaves).

Season: Add the cloves, salt, and pepper.

Boil: Bring a gentle boil and let it simmer for 8 hours. Skim the surface periodically to remove any impurities.

Strain: After 8 hours, discard the solids, and strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve.

Serving Suggestion:
Enjoy the broth as a soothing drink or use it as a base for your favorite soups and stews.

Health Benefits Table

Nutritional Content of Consommé

Here is a basic breakdown of the typical nutrients in consommé:

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🥣 Ingredients:

• 2 quarts dried split peas 🌱
• 3 quarts cold water 💧
• 1 lb bacon 🥓
• 1 lb lean fresh beef 🥩
• 2 carrots, chopped 🥕
• 2 onions, chopped 🧅
• 2 heads of celery, chopped 🌿
• A bunch of sweet herbs 🍃
• 3 or 4 cloves 🌸

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Soak Peas:
   • 🕒 The evening before, place 2 quarts of dried split peas into lukewarm water and let them soak all night.
2. Combine Ingredients:
   • 🥣 In the morning, drain the peas and put them into a pan or pot with 3 quarts of cold water, 1 pound of bacon, and 1 pound of lean fresh beef.
3. Add Vegetables:
   • 🥕 Cut up 2 carrots, 2 onions, and 2 heads of celery.
   • 🌿 Add them to the soup along with a bunch of sweet herbs and 3 or 4 cloves.
4. Boil:
   • 🍲 Boil the mixture slowly for 5-6 hours until the peas lose all shape and form.
5. Strain & Serve:
   • 🥄 Strain the soup and serve it hot.

Health Benefits of Pea Soup:

Peas are a good source of protein and fiber, which support muscle growth, digestion, and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Moreover, they provide vitamins A, C, and B, as well as iron, magnesium, and potassium.

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🥣 Ingredients:

• 🍖 Beef Soup (A bowl of soup with beef chunks)
• 🍝 Macaroni (A small pile of macaroni)
• 🧈 Butter (A stick of butter or a pat of butter)
• 🧀 Cheese (A wedge of cheese with a grater)