Soups and StewsBalkan RichardObradovic May 06, 2025 78
Description
🍖 A warm, hearty soup made with tender veal, root vegetables, and gentle spices — this classic veal soup is comfort in a bowl, perfect for any season.
Ingredients
🥩 500g veal (shoulder or shank), cut into cubes
🧅 1 large onion, finely chopped
🥕 2 carrots, diced
🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
🥔 2 potatoes, diced
🌿 1 bay leaf
🍚 1 tbsp rice (optional)
🛢️ 2 tbsp oil or butter
🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste
💧 1.5L water or light beef broth
🌿 Fresh parsley for garnish
Preparation
1. 🔥 In a large pot, heat oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent.
2. 🥩 Add veal cubes and brown lightly on all sides.
3. 🧄 Stir in garlic, carrots, and bay leaf. Cook for a few minutes.
4. 💧 Pour in water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes.
5. 🥔 Add potatoes (and rice if using) and cook for another 20–25 minutes, until everything is tender.
6. 🧂 Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf.
7. 🌿 Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh parsley.
Total Time
✍️ Prep: 15 minutes
🍲 Cook: 1 hour 10 minutes
✅ Total: ~1 hour 25 minutes
Nutritional Value
🔥 Calories: ~300 kcal
🥚 Protein: 22g
🧈 Fat: 14g
🍞 Carbs: 20g
Advice
💡 For a richer taste, add a spoon of sour cream when serving — or a dash of lemon for brightness.
Status
📣
Tender veal, soft veggies, and a slow-simmered broth — this Veal Soup brings real comfort to the table.
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