A hearty, comforting soup inspired by the classic old-fashioned farmhouse recipes of generations past. Tender beef, creamy white beans, and simple vegetables simmer together in a rich, savory broth for a warm and satisfying meal. ❤️
🥩 Ingredients
- 🥩 1½ lbs beef shank or beef chuck
- 🫘 1½ cups dried white beans, soaked overnight
- 🧅 1 medium onion, diced
- 🥕 2 carrots, diced
- 🌿 2 celery stalks, diced
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 🍲 8 cups beef broth
- 🌶️ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 🌿 ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 🍃 2 bay leaves
- 🧂 Salt, to taste
- 🌿 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked white beans.
- Place the beef, beans, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, beef broth, smoked paprika, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaves in a large heavy pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1½–2½ hours, or until the beans are tender and the beef is very tender.
- Remove the beef from the pot. Shred or cut the meat into bite-sized pieces, removing any bones and excess fat.
- Return the beef to the soup and simmer for another 10–15 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves. Taste and season with salt as needed.
- Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread for a classic old-fashioned comfort meal. 🥖❤️