Description
Hearty apple carrot beef rib soup brings together robust flavors from classic North American ingredients. Home cooks can savor this comforting blend of tender meat, sweet root vegetables, and rich broth that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 g) beef short ribs
- 6 cups (1.5 liters) water or beef broth
- 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges (Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp)
- 2 celery stalks, cut into chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1-inch (2.5 cm) piece of ginger, sliced
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional, for added sweetness)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously rinse beef ribs under cold water, removing bone fragments and excess fat with a sharp knife.
- Initial Cooking: Plunge ribs into boiling water for 5 minutes to purge impurities, then rapidly cool under cold water to halt cooking process.
- Flavor Development: Transfer ribs back to pot, incorporating onion, garlic, ginger, carrots, and celery. Pour beef broth, bringing to a gentle simmer and allowing ingredients to meld and tenderize over low heat for 90-120 minutes. Periodically skim foam and fat from surface.
- Final Seasoning: Introduce apple wedges, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and honey. Continue simmering for 25-35 minutes until fruits and vegetables reach optimal tenderness. Adjust seasoning to create a harmonious balance between savory and subtly sweet flavor profile.
- Serving: Ladle soup into bowls, ensuring each portion contains a balanced mix of succulent beef, caramelized carrots, and soft apples. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley or green onions for added vibrancy and visual appeal.
Notes
- Blanch Ribs Carefully: Remove impurities by quickly boiling for 5 minutes to ensure clean, clear broth without gamey taste or excess fat.
- Control Simmering Temperature: Maintain low, gentle heat to prevent meat from becoming tough and preserve delicate flavors of apples and carrots.
- Layer Seasonings Strategically: Add honey and soy sauce gradually to build complex flavor profile, balancing sweet and savory elements without overwhelming the natural beef richness.
- Choose Soup Ingredients Wisely: Select fresh, crisp apples like Fuji or Gala that hold shape during cooking and provide natural sweetness without becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg