Legume Soup

Name: Legume Soup
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Haitian
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

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

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

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

Cover pot and simmer for 45 minutes until beef internal temperature reaches at least 160°F and vegetables are tender.
6

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

Questions

How long does Legume Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Legume Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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