Beef Tallow Soup

Beef Tallow Soup

Welcome to today’s delicious recipe! I’m excited to share with you a Beef  Tallow Soup inspired by classic French cooking techniques.  Let’s see into how you can make this rich and flavorful soup at home!

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds lean, fine fresh beef
• 1-gallon water
• A little salt
• Carrots, cut into small pieces
• Turnips, cut into small pieces
• Leeks, cut into small pieces
• Celery, cut into small pieces
• Parsley, cut into small pieces
• Optional:
  • 1 laurel leaf
  • 2-3 peach leaves
  • A few cloves
  • 1 large burnt onion
• 1 large red carrot, grated
• Toasted bread, cut into small squares
• Vermicelli (2 ounces per quart)

Instructions: How to make this easy Beef Tallow soup?

1. Prepare the Meat:

Start by putting the beef into a large pot with cold water and a pinch of salt. Place it over a good fire and let it boil slowly but constantly. Skim off any fat that rises to the top.

2. Add Vegetables & Seasonings:

Once no more fat rises, add carrots, turnips, leeks, celery, and parsley, all cut into small pieces. For an extra boost of flavor, you can also add a laurel leaf, 2-3 peach leaves, a few cloves, and a large burnt onion to deepen the color of the soup.

3. Enhance the Flavor:

Grate a large red carrot and stew it over the top. Let the soup continue to boil gently until dinner time.

4. Final Touches:

Toast some bread and cut it into small squares. Place the toasted bread in the tureen. Pour the soup over the bread, making sure to strain it through a sieve for a smooth texture. If you prefer, you can serve the soup with the vegetables for added texture.

5. Optional Addition:

For a richer soup, add the remains of a piece of cold roast beef. After straining out the vegetables, add some vermicelli (2 ounces per quart) and boil for an additional 10 minutes.

Tips for Excellence:

• Quality and Quantity: For the best results, keep the fire moderate and ensure the soup boils slowly but constantly.
• Consistency: Boil the soup for the full cooking time to achieve a rich and flavorful broth.

Enjoy your homemade Beef Tallow Soup! 🍜

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