Aromatic beef soup

Name: Aromatic beef soup
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Ingredients: 400 g lean beef; 4 potatoes; 2 onions; 2-3 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 bay leaf; lemon; 3-4 tbsp low-fat yogurt; savory; thyme; parsley; pinch of salt

Classic Bulgarian beef soup with aromatic spices and yogurt.

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Ingredients

400 g lean beef

4 potatoes

2 onions

2-3 garlic cloves

2 tbsp oil

1 tbsp tomato paste

1/2 tsp cumin

1 bay leaf

lemon

3-4 tbsp low-fat yogurt

savory

thyme

parsley

pinch of salt

Method

Cut the beef into small pieces, about 1-2 cm in size. This will help the meat cook faster and more evenly.
Heat the oil in a deep pot over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5-6 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Add the beef to the onion and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the meat slightly changes color. Add about 200 ml of warm water, enough to cover the meat, and bring to a boil.
Once the soup boils, reduce the heat and let the meat simmer for about 30 minutes until it is tender. Remove the foam that forms on the surface to make the broth clear.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes about 1 cm in size. Add them to the soup along with the cumin, bay leaf, grated lemon peel, savory, and thyme.
Add more warm water if necessary so that the potatoes are completely covered. Let the soup simmer for another 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fully cooked.
Crush the garlic and mix it with the tomato paste, yogurt, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until you get a smooth mixture.
When the potatoes are ready, add the garlic and yogurt mixture to the soup. Stir well and let the soup simmer for another 2-3 minutes without boiling vigorously.
Taste the soup and add more salt if necessary. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve the soup hot, sprinkled with fresh finely chopped parsley.