Beef Soup with Root Vegetables

Potatoes, turnips, and sweet potatoes add a touch of sweetness to traditional beef soup in this low-calorie recipe.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless beef round steak

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 stalks celery, sliced

  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped

  • 1 medium carrot, sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes

  • 2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes

  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes

  • 6 Flat crackers or crusty Italian bread

Directions

  1. Trim fat from meat. Cut meat into 3/4-inch cubes. In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook meat, half at a time, in 1 tablespoon of hot oil over medium heat until brown. Remove meat.

  2. In the same Dutch oven, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion, carrot, and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain off any fat. Return meat to Dutch oven.

  3. Stir in broth, water, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 1 1/4 hours or until meat is nearly tender. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Stir in potatoes, turnips, and sweet potato. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes more or until meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, serve the soup with crackers.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

225 Calories
5g Fat
25g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 3/4 cups
Calories 225
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 19g 39%
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Vitamin A 8879IU 178%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Sodium 551mg 24%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Magnesium 38mg 9%
Potassium 675mg 14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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