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Beef and Squash Soup

A rich and savory soup featuring tender marinated beef chuck simmered with calabaza squash, root vegetables, and cabbage.

90 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 lbs calabaza squash, cubed
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups russet potatoes, cubed
  • 2 cups green cabbage, shredded

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss 2 lbs cubed beef chuck roast with 2 tbsp lime juice in a bowl and let marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Transfer marinated beef chuck roast and 6 cups beef broth to a large pot over medium heat, cover, and cook until beef is tender and internal temperature reaches 160F, about 45 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add 2 lbs cubed calabaza squash to the pot and simmer until soft, then remove squash, puree until smooth, and return it to the pot.

  4. 4

    Add 2 cups sliced carrots, 2 cups cubed russet potatoes, and 2 cups shredded green cabbage to the pot, then simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Beef and Squash Soup?

As written, 90 minutes: 20 of prep and 70 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 2, 45 minutes.

What internal temperature should Beef and Squash Soup reach?

For Beef and Squash Soup, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How long should Beef and Squash Soup marinate?

Step 1 reads: "Toss 2 lbs cubed beef chuck roast with 2 tbsp lime juice in a bowl and let marinate for 15 minutes." Follow the time in step 1. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

Is Beef and Squash Soup gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Beef and Squash Soup is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How much protein is in Beef and Squash Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 32 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 28 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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