IRISH BEEF, BACON AND BEAN SOUP RECIPE - (4.3/5)

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Irish Beef, Bacon and Bean Soup Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by MJH

Number Of Ingredients 16

225 g/ 7.9oz dried white beans i.e. haricot beans soaked overnight
1 tablesp. oil
50 g / 1.7oz streaky bacon, diced
225 g / 7.9oz shin or rib beef, diced
1-2 bay leaves
2-3 teasp. ground cumin
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2-3 sticks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
400 g / 14.1oz tin tomatoes
2 tablesp. wine vinegar
1 litre water
Salt and black pepper
Garnish
6 slices bread, toasted with slices of farmhouse cheese

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans. Cover with water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse again. Heat the oil in a large pot and sauté the bacon, beef, bay leaves, cumin, onion, garlic, celery and carrots. Add the beans, tomatoes, vinegar, water and seasoning. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1½ hours. Serving Suggestions Serve topped with a slice of the bread and melted cheese.

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