Basque Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 pound lamb stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the diced carrots, celery, and bell peppers to the pot, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the beef and lamb stew meat to the pot, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Pour in the beef or vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, including their juices. Stir to combine.
5. Add the bay leaves, dried thyme, dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, covered, for 1-2 hours, or until the meats are tender and the flavors have melded together.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
8. Ladle the Basque Soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

To make this delicious Basque Soup, you’ll need:

• Large pot or Dutch oven
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Ladle
• Soup bowls

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