Subj : Southern Soups - 29
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Mon Aug 12 2024 04:18 am

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     Title: Leander Texas Beefy Sweet Potato Soup
Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Herbs, Chocolate
     Yield: 4 Servings

   1/4 c  Olive oil; divided
     2 lb Sirloin tip; in 1/2" dice
     2 ts Kosher salt
     1 ts Coarse ground pepper
     2 c  Fine chopped sweet onion
     2 md Sweet potatoes; in 1"
          - pieces
    29 oz (2 cans) Italian stewed
          - tomatoes; undrained
     3    Fresh thyme sprigs
     2    Fresh rosemary sprigs
    32 oz Beef broth
     4 c  Fresh green beans; trimmed,
          - in 2" pieces
    10 oz Frozen corn
     2 oz Bittersweet chocolate;
          - chopped
     3 tb Strong brewed coffee
          Add'l salt & pepper; opt

 In a Dutch oven or stockpot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over
 medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper;
 brown in batches, adding oil as needed. Remove with a
 slotted spoon. Add onion and sweet potatoes to pan.
 Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent
 and light golden brown.

 Meanwhile, puree tomatoes and their juices in a blender
 or food processor. Place thyme and rosemary on a double
 thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to
 enclose herbs; tie securely with string.

 Return beef to pan; add herb bag, tomatoes and broth.
 Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until
 meat and potatoes are almost tender, about 20 minutes.
 Add green beans. Cook until meat, potatoes and green
 beans are tender, about 20 more minutes.

 Add corn, chocolate and coffee, stirring until well
 blended. Discard herb bag. If desired, season with salt
 and pepper to taste.

 From: Lisa Cooper, Leander, Texas

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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