16/01/2026
Cold enough? 🥶
Here’s a Balanced, comforting and family-friendly Beef & Vegetable Soup with Mini Pasta
A complete meal in one bowl — rich in protein, fiber, vitamins. Perfect for immune support, gut health, and everyday nourishment.
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🥕 Ingredients (4 servings)
• 400 g lean beef (chuck or sirloin), diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 celery stalk, sliced
• 1 small potato, diced
• ½ cup very small pasta (stelline, orzo, or soup pasta)
• 1.2 L water or low-sodium beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Optional: fresh parsley or dill, finely chopped
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👩🍳 Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
2. Add the beef and lightly brown on all sides (2–3 minutes).
3. Add onion and sauté until soft and fragrant.
4. Add carrot, celery, potato, and zucchini. Stir well.
5. Pour in water or broth, add bay leaf, and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35–40 minutes until beef is tender.
7. Add the small pasta and cook for 7–9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf.
9. Finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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🧠 Dietitian’s Notes
✔ High-quality protein for muscle repair
✔ Vegetables for micronutrients & fiber
✔ Small pasta portion for energy balance
✔ Gentle on digestion — ideal for all ages
