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Legume Soup

A hearty Haitian vegetable and beef soup with simmered cabbage, chayote, eggplant, and vibrant spices.

95 minMediumServes 6340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup green seasoning paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 medium chayote squash, diced
  • 1 small eggplant, cubed
  • 2 cups green cabbage, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 habanero pepper, whole

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck roast with 2 tbsp lime juice and 1/4 cup green seasoning paste for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef chuck for 8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add 1 medium diced chayote squash, 1 small cubed eggplant, 2 cups chopped green cabbage, 1 cup sliced carrots, and 4 cups beef broth to the pot, then place 1 whole habanero pepper on top.

  5. 5

    Cover pot and simmer for 45 minutes until beef internal temperature reaches at least 160°F and vegetables are tender.

  6. 6

    Remove habanero, mash vegetables into a coarse puree, stir in 2 cups chopped fresh spinach, and simmer 5 minutes until wilted.

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Questions

What is Legume Soup?

A hearty Haitian vegetable and beef soup with simmered cabbage, chayote, eggplant, and vibrant spices. This reference files it under Haitian soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 95 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Legume Soup reach?

For Legume Soup, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How long should Legume Soup marinate?

Step 1 reads: "Marinate 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck roast with 2 tbsp lime juice and 1/4 cup green seasoning paste for 30 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 Legume Soup spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Legume Soup comes from 1 habanero pepper, whole. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the habanero, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Legume Soup keto-friendly?

A serving of Legume Soup carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 6 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many calories are in Legume Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 340 calories, with 28 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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